California Code of Civil Procedure ARTICLE 5 - Hearing

  • Section 116.510.
    The hearing and disposition of the small claims action shall be informal, the object being to dispense justice promptly, fairly, and inexpensively.(Amended by Stats. 1991,...
  • Section 116.520.
    (a) The parties have the right to offer evidence by witnesses at the hearing or, with the permission of the court, at another time.(b) If the defendant...
  • Section 116.530.
    (a) Except as permitted by this section, no attorney may take part in the conduct or defense of a small claims action.(b) Subdivision (a) does not apply...
  • Section 116.531.
    Nothing in this article shall prevent a representative of an insurer or other expert in the matter before the small claims court from rendering assistance...
  • Section 116.540.
    (a) Except as permitted by this section, no individual other than the plaintiff and the defendant may take part in the conduct or defense of a...
  • Section 116.541.
    (a) Notwithstanding Section 116.540 or any other provision of law, the Department of Corrections or the Department of the Youth Authority may appear and participate in...
  • Section 116.550.
    (a) If the court determines that a party does not speak or understand English sufficiently to comprehend the proceedings or give testimony, and needs assistance in...
  • Section 116.560.
    (a) Whenever a claim that is filed against a person operating or doing business under a fictitious business name relates to the defendant’s business, the court...
  • Section 116.570.
    (a) Any party may submit a written request to postpone a hearing date for good cause.(1) The written request may be made either by letter or on...

Last modified: October 22, 2018