I am going to a sue a diamond-bar based contractor for damaging my sprinkler. Can i include my travel costs for small claims court attendance in my claim? ... [1]
Submitted by fbuk2 [2] on
Jurisdiction:
- California [3]
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Question:
I am going to a sue a diamond-bar based contractor for damaging my sprinkler. Can i include my travel costs for small claims court attendance in my claim?
Selected Answer:
In California, if your [6]
Submitted by elizabethcarlsen [7] on
In California, if your dispute involves $7,500 or less, you can file the claim in small claims court. Filing a complaint in small claims court in California can be a fast and easy way to resolve a legal dispute. If your dispute involves a request for damages over $7,500, you must file the claim in Superior Court. While you can be reimbursed for your filing expenses if you win your case, a judge will usually not award travel expenses. However, a judge has wide discretion in awarding damages, and a judge may award travel expenses in unique situations. Contact an attorney in your area or the small claims court in your county to discuss the particular facts of your case.