Civil lawsuits (other than family, juvenile, probate, unlawful detainer, and civil harassment cases) can generally be divided into three categories depending on how much money is involved:
| When the dollar amount is... | This case is usually called a... |
|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | Small Claims case |
| Between $1 and $25,000 | Limited Jurisdiction Civil case |
| Between $1 and $25,000 | Limited Jurisdiction Civil case - Collections |
| Over $25,000 | Unlimited Jurisdiction Civil case |
Information About Other Civil Case Types
- Civil Harassment
- Complex Litigation
- Family Law
- Juvenile
- Probate (Conservatorship/Guardianship)
- Unlawful Detainer (Eviction)
Online Services for Civil
Court Process and Information
- General Civil Departments
- Discovery Facilitator Program
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Programs
- Restraining Orders
- Civil Grand Jury
- Where To File
- Court Reporting Services
- Evidence Presentation Equipment
- Environmental Quality Act Judges
- Appearing by Telephone