Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

Filing fee

Is a filing fee always required when filing a small claims action?


Asked on 6/26/07, 10:36 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: Filing fee

Unless you can prove to the court that the filing fee should be waived because of your income and/or expenses, a filing fee is required.

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Answered on 6/26/07, 11:22 pm
Carl Starrett Law Offices of Carl H. Starrett II

Re: Filing fee

If you meet certain financial criteria, you can get a waiver of the filing fee. See the court clerk for the necessary forms. Otherwise, you must pay a filing fee based on the amount of your claim.

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Answered on 6/27/07, 1:57 am


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