Section 116.221.
Cal. Code of Civil Procedure - CCP § 116.221.
in effectIn addition to the jurisdiction conferred by Section 116.220, the small claims court has jurisdiction in an action brought by a natural person, if the amount of the demand does not exceed twelve thousand five hundred dollars ($12,500), except as otherwise prohibited by subdivision (c) of Section 116.220 or subdivision (a) of Section 116.231.
References
referencesCal. Code of Civil Procedure - CCP § 116.220.
referencesCal. Code of Civil Procedure - CCP § 116.231.
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