(a) The judgment of the superior court after a hearing on appeal is final and not appealable.
(b) Article 6 (commencing with Section 116.610) on judgments of the small claims court applies to judgments of the superior court after a hearing on appeal, except as provided in subdivisions (c) and (d).
(c) For good cause and where necessary to achieve substantial justice between the parties, the superior court may award a party to an appeal reimbursement of (1) attorney’s fees actually and reasonably incurred in connection with the appeal, not exceeding one hundred fifty dollars ($150), and (2) actual loss of earnings and expenses of transportation and lodging actually and reasonably incurred in connection with the appeal, not exceeding one hundred fifty dollars ($150).
Related Topics
Related Statutes
- SB-71 (Umberg) Jurisdiction: small claims and limited civil case.
- Code of Civil Procedure Section 116.710. Small Claims Appeal.
- Code of Civil Procedure Section 116.231. Small Claims Court Limitations.
- Code of Civil Procedure Section 116.221. Jurisdiction of Small Claims Court.
- Code of Civil Procedure Section 116.220. Small Claims Court.