California Code of Civil Procedure Section 116.410

CA Civ Pro Code § 116.410 (2017)  

(a) Any person who is at least 18 years of age, or legally emancipated, and mentally competent may be a party to a small claims action.

(b) A minor or incompetent person may appear by a guardian ad litem appointed by a judge of the court in which the action is filed.

(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 171, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2005.)

Last modified: October 25, 2018