Government
Aug. 14, 2014
Consecutive drop in lawsuit filings could indicate court access difficulties
The number of small lawsuits filed in California dropped for the third straight year in 2013, according to the state judicial branch.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
SACRAMENTO - The number of small lawsuits filed in California dropped for the third straight year in 2013, according to the state judiciary. Legal observers say the trend is a worrisome sign that ordinary citizens may be having a hard time accessing state courts to resolve complaints.
"Citizens are being denied their day in court, and now, more and more people are being affected," said Niall ...
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