Book description
Evaluate your claim, figure out your best course of action and
represent yourself in small claims court with this definitive guide
Represent yourself in small claims court and win! Whether you're a
plaintiff or a defendant, if you're going to small claims court in
California, you need the expertise found in the only guide that provides
tips by former judges. Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court in
California
shows you how to:
evaluate whether you have a winning case
mediate a settlement
determine how much to sue for
write your demand letter
file and serve papers
prepare evidence and witnesses for court
plan a winning courtroom strategy
convince the judge that you are right
collect your money when you win
Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court in California
gives you step-by-step instructions to bring or defend your case. From
preparing evidence and lining up persuasive witnesses, to making a
presentation in court and collecting the money you're awarded, this
plain English book leads you through the entire process of going to
court without a lawyer. Plus, it's the only book around that helps you
factor in out-of-court issues, such as personal relationships, to help
you determine whether going to court is worth the potential for
recovery.
The 18th edition is updated with the latest rules and statutes for
California's small claims courts, including instructions for accessing
local courts and finding out their procedures. Ralph
"Jake" Warner,
after a brief hiatus from day-to-day management, is back in the
driver's seat at Nolo. Widely recognized as a pioneer of the
do-it-yourself law movement, Warner founded Nolo with Ed Sherman in
1972. He began publishing do-it-yourself law books written by him and
his colleagues after numerous publishers rejected them. When personal
computers came along, he added software to many Nolo books. When the
Internet arrived, he pioneered online marketing of books. In addition to
running the company for much of the past three decades, Warner was an
active editor and author. He wrote many books, including Get a Life: You
Don't Need a Million to Retire Well and How to Run a Thriving Business.
Today, he serves as chief executive officer as well as chairman of
Nolo's board of directors. During a three-year break earlier this
decade, Warner embarked on a new business venture: TallTales Audio, an
audio book production company devoted to children's storytelling, online
and on CD. Warner holds a law degree from Boalt Hall School of Law at
the University of California at Berkeley and an undergraduate degree
from Princeton.
