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Lesson 3. Jurisdiction and Venue

 

Review Questions §3.11 Review 
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1. Small claims court has jurisdiction over which of the following claims?

  1. An action by a partnership for return of a security deposit that does not exceed $5000

  1. An action for unlawful detainer

  1. An action over $2500 but not more than $4000 against a guarantor who does not charge fees

  1. An action to enforce unpaid unsecured personal property taxes not greater than $5000

  1. b and c

  1. a and d

2. If a claim by a natural person in small claims court is reduced to $7500, the judgment, including costs, cannot exceed $7500.

True
False

3. The maximum of two claims over $2500 in a calendar year does not apply to a local public entity.

True
False

4. In a contract action, venue is proper in counties:

  1. Where the defendant resides
  1. Where the contract was made
  1. Where the contract was to be performed
  1. Where the plaintiff resides
  1. a, b, and c
  1. All of the above

5. Venue is always proper in the county where the defendant resides.

True
False

 		  
 
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