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California Rules of Court

Rule 8.820. Application of chapter

Cal. Rules of Court, rule 8.820

Current text effective January 1, 2009.

The rules in this chapter apply to appeals in limited civil cases, except small claims cases.

#History

Rule 8.820 adopted effective January 1, 2009.

#Advisory Committee Comment

Chapters 1 and 4 of this division also apply in appeals in limited civil cases.

Official text: courts.ca.gov , checked October 19, 2026.