Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court in California

The definitive guide to California Small Claims Court for more than 20 years, this plain-English guide gives you step-by-step instructions to bring or defend your case, from preparing evidence and lining up persuasive witnesses to making a presentation in court and collecting the money you're awarded.
Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court in California shows you how to:

decide if you have a winning case
mediate a settlement if possible
determine how much to sue for
write your demand letter
file and serve papers
prepare evidence and witnesses for court
plan a winning courtroom strategy
convince the judge that you are right
collect your money when you win
This newly revised, thirteenth edition provides:
* practical tips to prepare a winning case
* the most recent legal changes in California
* down-to-earth examples of the most common Small Claims Court cases, including those involving auto repairs, the return of deposits for rental units, damage to property, personal injuries, defective products and small business disputes.
Go after the money that's owed you — represent yourself in small claims court and win!