Code Civ. Proc., § 116.510 · Article 5. Hearing

Code Civ. Proc., § 116.510

Verbatim from the official edition

Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

The hearing and disposition of the small claims action shall be informal, the object being to dispense justice promptly, fairly, and inexpensively.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 915, Sec. 13.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&sectionNum=116.510.
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Welfare and Institutions Code

Welf. & Inst. Code, § 742.16Printed as Sections 116.510 and 116.520 of the Code of Civil Procedure

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