How do I sue someone in California state court?

These books show you how to sue a person or a business for up to $25,000 in a California superior court, without using a lawyer. They also show you how to defend yourself in certain types of cases where you are sued for less than $25,000. They provide forms and step-by-step instructions. 

  • Win Your Lawsuit (Nolo Press), Self-Help Collection (SHC KFC968 W56 and online in Legal Information Reference Center)
  • Litigation by the Numbers (Lawdable Press), Self Help Collection  (SHC KFC995.A65 G67 2003)

To find information online about filing a lawsuit in California state court, you can start at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center, click here.

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