§ 116.780 Judgment on appeal; effect of judgment; costs and fees

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§ 116.780. Judgment on appeal; effect of judgment; costs and fees

    (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 subdivisions (c) and (d).

    (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).

    APPLICATION

For application of 2005 amendment, see Stats.2005, c. 706 (A.B.1742), § 41.