Code of Civil Procedure section 87

(a)

A limited civil case may be brought in the small claims division if the case is within the jurisdiction of the small claims division as otherwise provided by statute. Where a statute or rule applicable to a small claims case conflicts with a statute or rule applicable to a limited civil case, the statute or rule applicable to a small claims case governs the small claims case and the statute or rule applicable to a limited civil case does not.

(b)

Nothing in this section affects the jurisdiction of the small claims division as otherwise provided by statute.

Source: Section 87, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=87.­ (accessed Jun. 2, 2025).

Last Updated

May 12, 2025

§ 87’s source at ca​.gov