{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"116.780","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 116.780","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 1. OF COURTS OF JUSTICE [35. - 286.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-1"},{"name":"TITLE 1. ORGANIZATION AND JURISDICTION [35. - 155.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-1/title-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5.5. Small Claims Court [116.110. - 116.950.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-1/title-1/chapter-5.5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 7. Motion to Vacate, Appeal, and Related Matters [116.710. - 116.798.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-1/title-1/chapter-5.5/article-7"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 308, Sec. 1.   (SB 647)   Effective January 1, 2012.","effective":"2012-01-01","html":"<p>(a) The judgment of the superior court after a hearing on appeal is final and not appealable.</p><p>(b) Article 6 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/ccp/116.610\">116.610</a>) 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).</p><p>(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).</p>","text":"(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).","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/motion-to-vacate-appeal-and-related-matters-116-780","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}