Section 116.780 - Judgment of superior court after hearing appeal(a) The judgment of the superior court after a hearing on appeal is final and not appealable.(b) Article 6 (commencing with Section 116.610) on judgments of the small claims court applies to judgments of the superior court after a hearing on appeal, except as provided in subdivision (c).(c) For good cause and where necessary to achieve substantial justice between the parties, the superior court may award a party to an appeal reimbursement of (1) attorney's fees actually and reasonably incurred in connection with the appeal, not exceeding one hundred fifty dollars ($150), and (2) actual loss of earnings and expenses of transportation and lodging actually and reasonably incurred in connection with the appeal, not exceeding one hundred fifty dollars ($150).Ca. Civ. Proc. Code § 116.780
Amended by Stats 2011 ch 308 (SB 647),s 1, eff. 1/1/2012.Amended by Stats 2005 ch 706 (AB 1742),s 8, eff. 1/1/2006