California Judges Benchbook: Small Claims Court and Consumer Law, 2009 ed.

Guidance regarding California small claims court, including cases involving consumer protection laws. Coverage includes overview and philosophy of small claims law, plus direction on preparing a small claims case. Explores matters to be dealt with at the beginning of a case, then moves on to issues faced while conducting the trial. Reviews consumer protection laws and landlord-tenant issues. Explores damage and interest claims, equitable relief, judgments, and proceedings after judgment, including appeal. Prepared under the direction of the Small Claims Benchbook Judicial Planning Committee, and published in cooperation with the California Center for Judicial Education and Research (CJER).