Cal. R. 8.952

As amended through September 20, 2024

Rule 8.952 - Definitions

The definitions in rule 1.6 apply to these rules unless the context or subject matter requires otherwise. In addition, the following definitions apply to these rules:

(1) "Small claims court" means the trial court from which the appeal is taken.

(2) "Appeal" means a new trial before a different judge on all claims, whether or not appealed.

(3) "Appellant" means the party appealing; "respondent" means the adverse party. "Plaintiff" and "defendant" refer to the parties as they were designated in the small claims court.

Cal. R. Ct. 8.952

Rule 8.952 renumbered effective 1/1/2009; adopted as rule 158 effective 7/1/1964; previously amended and renumbered as rule 156 effective 7/1/1991, and as rule 8.902 effective 1/1/2007; previously amended effective 1/1/2005.