Sued in small claims court?

Real questions from people defending, and possibly counterclaiming, in a California small claims case.

Small Claims Defense

10 questions

Do I need to file anything before my California small claims hearing?What is the deadline to file a counterclaim in California small claims?What can I counterclaim for in a California small claims case, and how much?Can I bring a lawyer to my California small claims hearing?What if I can't make my California small claims hearing date?I lost my California small claims case, can I appeal?What can a plaintiff do to me once they have a small claims judgment in California?Was I served properly in my California small claims case?Does it change anything if my business is being sued in California small claims?Should I just pay the plaintiff instead of fighting a California small claims case?

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