California litigants will soon be able to sue for up to $35,000 in limited civil cases under legislation Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law late Friday.

Starting in 2024, Senate Bill 71 will bump the ceiling on small claims cases filed by individuals from $10,000 to $12,500. The cap on the so-called “amount in controversy” in mid-level civil cases will rise from $25,000 to $35,000. Courts will send suits seeking more than $35,000 to unlimited civil dockets.

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