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The definitive guide to California Small Claims Court for more than 20 years, this plain-English guide 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. Everybody's Guide to Small Claims Court in California shows you how to: decide if you have a winning case mediate a settlement if possible 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 This newly revised 14th edition is completely updated to cover the latest court procedures and laws, and includes examples of the most common court cases. Go after the money that's owed you -- represent yourself in small claims court and win! NOLO0037