Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California
Hi. I have a housemate with intentions of taking me to a small claims court in California to resolve some bill dispute. She claims that I didn't pay her the $15 of PG&E bill; however I paid her already with cash, no receipts or witnesses. Can she still take me to small claims court? How can I go about this?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Yes, she can take you to small claims court. You can avoid all the expense and hassle of a wasted half day by paying her $15 and getting a receipt.
Whether or not you owe your friend $15 is a legal question.
Reaching a settlement with her is a business decision.
Whether or not the law is in your favor, is it a good business decision to go to court over $15. Also, if she wins, she will also recover her costs, usually around $75 to $100. Then, you can appeal, if you like, and the parties can use attorneys for the appeal.
Frankly, our court system is not a very efficient means of resolving $15 disputes.
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