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For example, if you are a plumber doing business as ABC Plumbing and want to sue a customer who has not paid you, you can file a claim for up to $10,000. If your business is a corporation, partnership or anything other than a sole proprietorship, your maximum claim amount is $5,000.

Yes, in some cases you may be able to sue for emotional distress. You generally need to show that someone intentionally engaged in outrageous behavior for the purpose of causing you severe emotional distress.

Filing Fees Claims for $1,500.00 or less$30.00Claims from $1,500.01 to $5,000.00$50.00Claims from $5,000.01 to $10,000.00$75.00Persons or Business who have filed more than 12 claims in CA in the previous 12 mos.$100.00Service of Documents by Certified Mail$15.00 (per defendant) [Fee waiver does not cover]6 more rows

How do I collect my money? If you know where the Judgment Debtor banks, you can ask the Sheriff to collect money from their account (bank account levy). If you know where the Judgment Debtor works, the Sheriff can collect 25% of the debtor's wages each pay period until your judgment is paid in full (wage garnishment).

Small claims basics Generally, you can only sue for up to $10,000 in small claims court (or up to $5,000 if you're a business).

To start a Small Claims suit, you need to file the Plaintiff's Claim and Order to Go to Small Claims Court (Form SC-100). You can get this form for free on the internet, at .courts.ca.gov/forms. San Bernardino County also offers Small Claims eFiling.