Q: Can a business who is limited to sue in small claims court for only $5,000 sue for $10,000 in California?
The case involves breach of contract. Can a husband and wife each be sued for the same contract jointly and severally in two small claims cases to claim $10,000 when the court limit is $5,000? The contract was executed jointly and severally.
A: In California an individual can sue for up to $10,000 on a personal matter, but is limited to $5,000 on a business matter. You can learn a lot more by using the internet to find the Small Claims Court in the County where you live; logging in to their website, and reviewing the information on Small Claims Court.
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