Plain English Breakdown
The official digest contains conflicting numbers ('6' and '3') for the number of allowed cases; based on context, '3' was selected as it aligns with raising the limit from 2.
AB-1827: Small Claims Court Jurisdiction Changes
This law raises the maximum amount a person can ask for in small claims court and increases how many cases they can file each year.
What This Bill Does
- Increases the dollar limit for money damages from $12,500 to $15,000 for actions brought by natural persons.
- Allows a person to file up to three small claims actions in one calendar year if any claim exceeds $2,500.
Who It Names or Affects
- Natural persons who want to sue for money damages in superior court small claims divisions.
- Superior courts that manage and hear these specific types of legal actions.
Terms To Know
- Small claims court
- A special division within a superior court for handling smaller money disputes.
- Natural person
- An actual human being, as opposed to a business or corporation.
Limits and Unknowns
- The official text does not state when this law will officially take effect.
- The bill mentions exceptions for certain actions but does not list what those specific cases are in the provided summary.