In CA can someone sue for less than $5000 in regular court or are they forced to use small claims court?

Question

To clarify, this would be a business suing another business in California, USA

Answer 1

They can use regular court (limited jurisdiction division of superior court).

Answer 2

They are NOT forced to small claims court. For example, no attorney may sue in small claims court, regardless of the amount. All attorneys must appear in regular court.

Answer 3

small claims is an abbreviated form of court, no attorney, no writs, no jury, etc. It is designed so anyone can take advantage of the courts without using all the award to pay the attorney. You can sue in regular court.