California Legal Resources
Step-by-Step Guide to Filing a Small Claims Case
In California, you can file a small claims case for up to $10,000. See California’s Self Help Guide to find out how.
Statute of Limitations in California
A statute of limitation is often the time period a person has to file a claim. The two most common statute of limitations are:
Personal injury: 2 years from the date of injury.
Breach of contract: 4 years from the breach of contract.
To view all applicable statute of limitations as well as how they may be tolled, please visit California Courts Statute of Limitations site.
California State Superior Courts
The following is a partial list and links to the most popular California state superior courts:
Complaint for Breach of Contract
A form complaint by the Judicial Counsel for Breach or Contract: Form PLD-C-001.