Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

Small Claims, appearance mandatory?

I live out of state, and one owes me $3000, can I file, with affidavits, exh., without making a physical appearance?


Asked on 11/08/08, 2:53 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Phillip Lemmons, Esq. Phillip Lemmons APC, Attorneys at Law

Re: Small Claims, appearance mandatory?

Contact the small claims court clerk and request a telephonic appearance. You can't proceed on declaration alone because your opposition has the right to cross examine you.

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Answered on 11/08/08, 7:07 pm


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