Code Civ. Proc., § 116.780 · Article 7. Motion to Vacate, Appeal, and Related Matters
Code Civ. Proc., § 116.780
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(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 subdivision (c).
(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).
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History
Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 308, Sec. 1. (SB 647) Effective January 1, 2012.
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