Everybody's Guide: Small Claims Court California (Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court in California)

Go after the money that's owed you -- represent yourself in small claims court and win! Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court gives you the step-by-step instructions and plain-English legal information you need to bring or defend a case with maximum success. From preparing evidence and witnesses to making a presentation in court, you'll learn how to: *decide if you have a good case *determine how much to sue for *write your demand letter *mediate a settlement before it goes to court *file and serve papers *prepare and present a winning case Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court gives you down-to-earth examples of common cases, including: *auto repair *rental deposit *auto warranty *property damage *small business disputes Completely updated, the 10th edition includes an expanded discussion of mediation, and how readers can protect their interests should settlement efforts fail. Also includes a comprehensive 50-state appendix reflecting all the latest legal developments that you'll need when you're preparing your case.