Civil - Limited Jurisdiction (disputes involving $25,000 or less*)If you wish to appeal a trial court decision on a limited jurisdiction civil matter (including Writs), file your appeal in the trial court location where the case was heard. Your appeal will be heard by the Appellate Division of the Superior Court.
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For more information on the Civil Division, visit our Civil page.
*The general rule that civil cases are classified based on the amount in dispute is subject to a number of exceptions. See Cal. Code Civ. Proc.§§ 85-86.