What types of civil cases does the Court of Appeal deal with?
The Courts of Appeal handle appeals in unlimited civil cases (civil cases in which the amount claimed is over $25,000). Courts of Appeal also decide certain cases that do not get filed at the superior court and instead must be filed at the court of appeal, like petitions such as mandamus, prohibition and certiorari in unlimited civil cases. There are 6 appellate districts, each with a Court of Appeal. Once you find out what district your county falls under, you can get more information by visiting that district’s website and self-help information. Click here to get the contact information for each district. [ Top of Page ] What types of civil cases does the appellate division of the superior court deal with? The appellate division of the superior court handles appeals and petitions for extraordinary writs, such as mandamus, prohibition and certiorari, in limited civil cases (civil cases in which the amount claimed is $25,000 or less). Every superior court has an appellate division and
