Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California
I want to sue the San Mateo County Court in Small Claims - are there special rules or procedures for suing the Court?
2 Answers from Attorneys
You can sue the clerk of the court, you can sue the Administrative Office of the California Courts, and yes, you can sue the court (however you cannot sue a judge for anything he or she did or decided as a judge). You cannot sue the court because you think it decided your case incorrectly (you would instead appeal the adverse judgment). If you are suing on a tort claim, for example because you tripped and fell in the courthouse, you would need to present a administrative claim form to the responsible public entity within 6 months after the date of injury. Other special rules and legal time limits for suing public entities apply. To be successful in a lawsuit against a public entity you will almost certainly require the assistance of a lawyer.
Here's a rule. They have immunity. So don't waste your time.