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  "title": "California Code of Civil Procedure section 116.221 - Small claims jurisdiction, natural persons",
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      "text": "In addition to the jurisdiction conferred by Section 116.220, the small claims court has jurisdiction in an action brought by a natural person if the amount of the demand does not exceed twelve thousand five hundred dollars ($12,500), except as otherwise prohibited by subdivision (c) of Section 116.220 or subdivision (a) of Section 116.231."
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