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HomeCode of Civil ProcedurePRELIMINARY PROVI...Pt. 1Ch. 5.1Art. 1§ 88 Unlimited Civil Case Definition

§ 88 Unlimited Civil Case Definition

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§ 88 Unlimited Civil Case Definition

Key Takeaways

  • •This law talks about two types of court cases: small ones (limited civil cases) and big ones (unlimited civil cases).
  • •If a case is not small, it’s called a big case.
  • •Small cases usually involve less money or simpler problems.

Example

If someone sues another person for $5,000, it might be a small case.

But if someone sues for $50,000, it’s a big case because more money is involved.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 88 Unlimited Civil Case Definition

A civil action or proceeding other than a limited civil case may be referred to as an unlimited civil case. (Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 344, Sec. 4. Effective September 7, 1999.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

limited civil caseunlimited civil case

Related Statutes

  • § 89 Court Authority In Civil Cases
  • § 85 Limited Civil Case Criteria
  • § 86.1 Long-Term Care Civil Penalties
  • § 87 Small Claims Jurisdiction Rules
  • § 86 Limited Civil Case Scope

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Code of Civil Procedure. Section 88.
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