Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court in California (13th Ed) [Paperback]

Ralph Warner (Author), Ralph E. Warner (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0873374401 | ISBN-13: 978-0873374408 | Publication Date: April 1998 | Edition: 13th

The definitive guide for more than 20 years, this book explains how to present a winning case from start to finish. It illustrates how to:

• decide the legitimacy of a case
• write a demand letter
• file and serve papers
• prepare evidence and witnesses for court
• argue before a judge
• defend a Small Claims case
• collect money after winning.

Includes down-to-earth examples of the most common Small Claims Court cases.

Editorial Reviews

Review

A step-by-step guide for making the legal system work for you. -- Orange County Register

Warner’s book takes you by the hand through all the potential pitfalls of trying your own case. -- Los Angeles Times

…useful advice for anyone trying to get money back. -- Money Magazine

From the Publisher

The closest thing to having an attorney in small claims court! --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Nolo; 13th edition (April 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873374401
• ISBN-13: 978-0873374408
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,792,272 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Used it in real dispute., August 6, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court: In California (Paperback)

I have used it and it works. It is straight to the point no nonsense approach. I won the case and did get my money back. It instructed my step by step, how to make a demand, file a claim, and serve the papers, how to prepare and act in court. Than how to collect a judgement, how to put the lien. What to do and when not to. Also commons sense advise when not to file. Power to the people, justice for all, without an attorney taking half of what is yours

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars START WITH THIS BOOK FIRST, June 28, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court in California (13th Ed) (Paperback)

If you want to make less mistakes, save time and money, it's best to start with this book so you can get the correct service, venue, and evidence organized to file and win. I found the chapter on how to write a demand letter and settle your claim before it gets to court very helpful. They even offer sample letters you use to settle your case. Nolo Press seems to put together the best legal self help books.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Win in Small Claims Court!, June 12, 2001

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Aaron Morris, Esq. (www.toplawfirm.com) (Costa Mesa, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court in California (13th Ed) (Paperback)

If you have a claim involving $5,000 or less, you can easily and inexpensively bring an action in Small Claims Court. But even though Small Claims Court is designed for non-attorneys (in fact, attorneys are not allowed) you still must have a basic understanding of the rules of evidence and know how to put on your case. Invest a little time to read this book, and you will stand a much better chance of winning.