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Small Claims Division — Santa Clara Superior Court (opens in a new tab)Official instructions
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- Availability · Local Small Claims Division — source-specific information; other procedures and appeals may differ
- The small claims court is a special court in which disputes are resolved inexpensively and quickly. The rules are simple. The hearing is informal. Attorneys are not allowed. (However, you may ask your lawyer for advice before you go to small claims court.)
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The small claims court is a special court in which disputes are resolved inexpensively and quickly. The rules are simple. The hearing is informal. Attorneys are not allowed. (However, you may ask your lawyer for advice before you go to small claims court.)
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Official court link: Small Claims
Small Claims
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