Our staff have pulled togather a collection of free internet resources for legal topics that are most frequently researched in our law library. Resources are organized alphabetically by topic area. Need help? Contact us directly for all your research needs at LawLibrary@tularecounty.ca.gov or by calling (559) 636-4600.
Starting a Civil Lawsuit
- Appealing a small claims judgment (California Courts)
- Learn what options are available to you after you receive the Notice of Entry of Judgment.
- California Guide to Small Claims Court (California Department of Consumer Affairs)
- Civil Lawsuit Basics: How to File and Respond to Complaints
- A civil lawsuit starts with the filing and service of a written complaint; the defendant must then file an answer or other response. These are called pleadings, and they set the stage for all that comes afterward in the lawsuit. In this class, created by created by the LA County Law Library, learn how to prepare, file, serve and respond to civil case pleadings in California state court.
- Starting, responding, and collecting in small claims cases (California Courts)
- This Self-Help Guide explains how to start a small claims case, respond if you're sued in small claims court, and what steps to take to collect if you won or pay or appeal if you lost and owe money, and Find resources to help
- Small Claims in California (California Courts Self-Help Guide)
- This step-by-step guide provides detailed instructions on how to navigate small claims court in California.
