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Court

Contra Costa County

California

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Case Information

Filed 2026-01-15
Status Dismissed
Type Small Claims $1,501 $5,000
Docket 11 entries
Disposition case dismissed

Parties

Plaintiff Newman, Joseph A, Jr.
Defendant Superior Sounds Inc,
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Judge

Hon. Lifter, Jill

Contra Costa County (CA)

California

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Docket Entries

  1. Small Claims Court Trial Judicial Officer Lifter, Jill Hearing Time 9:15 AM Cancel Reason Vacated - Case Dismissed
  2. Amount of Claim
  3. Fee Paid
  4. *Order on Fee Waiver Granted View Document *Order on Fee Waiver Granted
  5. Small Claims Proof of Service View Document Small Claims Proof of Service Comment Type of Service: PERSONAL
  6. Service of Claim Requested By NEWMAN, JOSEPH A, Jr. Served 01/15/2026
  7. Small Claims Court Trial Original Type Small Claims Court Trial View Document Minutes w/Appearances Judicial Officer Lifter, Jill Hearing Time 9:15 AM Result Continued Parties Present Plaintiff/Petitioner: NEWMAN, JOSEPH A, Jr. Defendant/Respondent: SUPERIOR SOUNDS INC,
  8. Authorization to Appear Filed View Document Authorization to Appear Filed Comment NANCY HEER (MGR), SUMAN BALA (OWNER)
  9. Confidential Document Filed Re: Comment COMMISSIONER'S NOTES
  10. Copies Requested
  11. Request Filed and Dismissal with Prejudice of Entire Action View Document Request Filed and Dismissal with Prejudice of Entire Action

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