Judicial Council of California Form JUD-100, Judgment Instructions
This form contains 334 fields organized into 41 sections. Below is a complete list of every field, its type, and what information is expected.
| Field Name | Type | Description |
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| After Court Trial Info | ||
| After Court Trial | Checkbox |
Check this box when the judgment was entered after a court trial (the jury was waived and the court considered the evidence at trial). Fill only if 'After Court Trial' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
After Court Trial
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| After Court Trial — Date and time of trial | Date |
Enter the date and time when the case was tried. Fill only if 'After Court Trial' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
After Court Trial
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| After Court Trial — Name of judicial officer | Text |
Enter the full name of the judicial officer who presided over the trial. Fill only if 'After Court Trial' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
After Court Trial
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| Amounts - Cross-defendant must pay Cross-complainant (6c) Header | ||
| 6c. Cross-defendant must pay cross-complainant | Checkbox |
Check this box when the cross-defendant named in item 5c must pay the cross-complainant on the cross-complaint.
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| Amounts - Defendant must pay Plaintiff (6a) Header | ||
| 6a Defendant named in item 5a must pay plaintiff on the complaint | Checkbox |
Check this box when the defendant identified in item 5a is required to pay the plaintiff on the complaint (i.e., you are entering amounts the defendant must pay).
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| 6a(1) Damages | Checkbox |
Check this box when the judgment includes an award of damages (use when you will enter the damages dollar amount in the adjacent field). Fill only if '6a Defendant named in item 5a must pay plaintiff on the complaint' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
6a Defendant named in item 5a must pay plaintiff on the complaint
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| Attorney or Party Contact | ||
| State Bar No. | Text |
Enter the attorney's State Bar number as issued by the state bar.
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| Name (Attorney or Party) | Text |
Provide the full name of the attorney or the party representing themselves on this case.
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| Firm Name | Text |
Enter the name of the attorney's law firm or employer, or leave blank if not applicable.
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| Street Address | Text |
Enter the street mailing address for the attorney or party, including number, street, and suite or unit if applicable.
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| City | Text |
Enter the city portion of the mailing address for the attorney or party.
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| State | Text |
Enter the state for the mailing address (e.g., CA or California).
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| ZIP Code | Text |
Enter the postal ZIP code for the mailing address.
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| Telephone No. | Text |
Provide a telephone number where the attorney or party can be reached, including area code.
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| Fax No. | Text |
Provide a fax number for the attorney or party, including area code, if available.
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| Email Address | Text |
Enter the email address for service or correspondence for the attorney or party.
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| Attorney for (name) | Text |
Enter the name of the party that the attorney represents (for example, the plaintiff or defendant's name).
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| Case Header | ||
| Plaintiff | Text |
Enter the full name of the plaintiff (the person or entity bringing the case) exactly as it should appear on the judgment.
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| Defendant | Text |
Enter the full name of the defendant (the person or entity against whom the case is brought) exactly as it should appear on the judgment.
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| Case Number | Text |
Enter the court-assigned case number or docket number for this matter as it appears on court documents.
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| Case Number and Parties | ||
| Case Number | Text |
Enter the court-assigned case number for this matter exactly as shown on official documents (include any letters, dashes, or suffixes).
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| Plaintiff Name | Text |
Enter the full name of the plaintiff (the person or entity bringing the action) as it should appear on the record.
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| Defendant Name | Text |
Enter the full name of the defendant (the person or entity the action is against) as it should appear on the record.
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| Clerk Date & Signature | ||
| Clerk Date | Date |
Enter the date the clerk completed or signed this judgment.
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| Clerk, by | Checkbox |
Check this box when the clerk (or deputy clerk) signs the form to indicate the clerk's signature (Clerk, by ___ , Deputy).
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| Clerk's Certificate Date | ||
| Clerk's Certificate Date | Date |
Enter the date the clerk certified that this is a true copy of the original judgment on file in the court.
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| Continued Attachment Notes | ||
| Continued on Attachment 3b — plaintiff | Checkbox |
Check this box when the plaintiff's appearance/details are continued on Attachment 3b and not fully listed on this page. Fill only if 'After Court Trial' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
After Court Trial
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| Continued on Attachment 3b — defendant | Checkbox |
Check this box when the defendant's appearance/details are continued on Attachment 3b and not fully listed on this page. Fill only if 'After Court Trial' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
After Court Trial
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| Cross-complainant Amount Row 1 - Damages (6c.1) | ||
| Cross-complainant Row 1 - Damages | Checkbox |
Check this box when the cross-complainant is claiming damages (enter the dollar amount in the adjacent $ field) for the item listed as row 1 under Amount (6c.1). Fill only if '6c. Cross-defendant must pay cross-complainant' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
6c. Cross-defendant must pay cross-complainant
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| Cross-complainant Damages (6c(1)) | Number |
Enter the dollar amount of damages claimed by the cross-complainant for item 6c(1). Fill only if '6c. Cross-defendant must pay cross-complainant' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
6c. Cross-defendant must pay cross-complainant
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| Cross-complainant Amount Row 2 - Prejudgment interest (6c.2) | ||
| 6c.2 Row 2 — Cross-complainant Prejudgment interest | Checkbox |
Check this box if the judgment awards prejudgment interest to the cross-complainant (row 2) at the annual rate shown as part of the amount owed under item 6c. Fill only if '6c. Cross-defendant must pay cross-complainant' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
6c. Cross-defendant must pay cross-complainant
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| Row 2 - Prejudgment interest annual rate (%) | Text |
Enter the annual interest rate (percentage) used to calculate prejudgment interest awarded to the cross-complainant for this row. Fill only if '6c. Cross-defendant must pay cross-complainant' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
6c. Cross-defendant must pay cross-complainant
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| Row 2 - Prejudgment interest amount | Number |
Enter the prejudgment interest amount awarded to the cross-complainant for this row. Fill only if '6c. Cross-defendant must pay cross-complainant' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
6c. Cross-defendant must pay cross-complainant
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| Cross-complainant Amount Row 3 - Attorney fees (6c.3) | ||
| Row 3 (6c.3) Attorney fees — for cross-complainant | Checkbox |
Check this box when you are claiming attorney fees as the amount owed to the cross-complainant in item 3 of the Amounts section (6c). Fill only if '6c. Cross-defendant must pay cross-complainant' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
6c. Cross-defendant must pay cross-complainant
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| Row 3 — Attorney fees (cross-complainant) | Number |
Enter the amount awarded to the cross-complainant for attorney fees in row 3 of the Amount section. Fill only if '6c. Cross-defendant must pay cross-complainant' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
6c. Cross-defendant must pay cross-complainant
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| Cross-complainant Amount Row 4 - Costs (6c.4) | ||
| Cross-complainant Row 4 - Costs | Checkbox |
Check this box when the judgment awards costs to the cross-complainant (the 'Costs' line, row 4) so that the costs amount is included in the cross-complainant's total (item 6c). Fill only if '6c. Cross-defendant must pay cross-complainant' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
6c. Cross-defendant must pay cross-complainant
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| 4. Cross-complainant Costs | Number |
Enter the dollar amount of costs awarded to the cross-complainant for item 4 (Costs) on row 4. Fill only if '6c. Cross-defendant must pay cross-complainant' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
6c. Cross-defendant must pay cross-complainant
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| Cross-complainant Amount Row 5 - Other (6c.5) | ||
| 5. Other (cross-complainant) (6c.5) | Checkbox |
Check this box when the judgment includes an 'Other' monetary amount awarded to the cross-complainant (enter the dollar amount in the adjacent $ field and specify the reason). Fill only if '6c. Cross-defendant must pay cross-complainant' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
6c. Cross-defendant must pay cross-complainant
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| 6c.5 Row 5 - Other (specify) | Text |
Enter a short description specifying the nature of the 'Other' item awarded to the cross-complainant for row 5. Fill only if '6c. Cross-defendant must pay cross-complainant' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
6c. Cross-defendant must pay cross-complainant
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| 6c.5 Row 5 - Other (amount) | Number |
Enter the dollar amount awarded to the cross-complainant for the 'Other' item listed in row 5. Fill only if '6c. Cross-defendant must pay cross-complainant' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
6c. Cross-defendant must pay cross-complainant
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| Cross-complainant Amount Row 6 - Total (6c.6) | ||
| 6c.6 Total (Cross-complainant) | Number |
Enter the total amount owed to the cross-complainant for row 6c, which is the sum of the damages, prejudgment interest, attorney fees, costs, and other amounts listed in that column. Fill only if '6c. Cross-defendant must pay cross-complainant' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
6c. Cross-defendant must pay cross-complainant
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| Cross-defendant Recovery (6d) | ||
| Cross-defendant Recovery (6d) - (1) Cross-complainant to receive nothing from cross-defendant | Checkbox |
Check this box when the cross-complainant should receive nothing from the cross-defendant named in item 5d.
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| Cross-defendant Recovery (6d) - (2) Cross-defendant named in item 5d to recover costs | Checkbox |
Check this box when the cross-defendant named in item 5d should be awarded recoverable costs (enter the amount on the form).
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| 6d Cross-defendant Costs to Recover | Number |
Enter the dollar amount the cross-defendant named in item 5d is to recover for costs. Fill only if 'Cross-defendant Recovery (6d) - (2) Cross-defendant named in item 5d to recover costs' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Cross-defendant Recovery (6d) - (2) Cross-defendant named in item 5d to recover costs
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| Cross-defendant Recovery (6d) - (3) and attorney fees | Checkbox |
Check this box when the cross-defendant named in item 5d should be awarded attorney fees (enter the amount on the form).
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| 6d Cross-defendant Attorney Fees to Recover | Number |
Enter the dollar amount the cross-defendant named in item 5d is to recover for attorney fees. Fill only if 'Cross-defendant Recovery (6d) - (2) Cross-defendant named in item 5d to recover costs' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Cross-defendant Recovery (6d) - (2) Cross-defendant named in item 5d to recover costs
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| Default Judgment Details | ||
| By Default | Checkbox |
Check this box when the judgment is entered by default because the defendant failed to answer or appear. Fill only if 'By Default' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
By Default
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| Clerk's Judgment (Code Civ. Proc., § 585(a)) | Checkbox |
Check this box when the default judgment was entered by the clerk under CCP §585(a), i.e., the defendant was sued only on a contract or prior judgment for recovery of money. Fill only if 'By Default' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
By Default
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| Court Judgment (Code Civ. Proc., § 585(b)) | Checkbox |
Check this box when the court (rather than the clerk) entered the default judgment under CCP §585(b) after considering evidence. Fill only if 'By Default' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
By Default
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| Plaintiff's testimony and other evidence | Checkbox |
Check this box when the court considered the plaintiff's live testimony or other evidence as the basis for the default judgment. Fill only if 'By Default' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
By Default
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| Plaintiff's written declaration (Code Civ. Proc., § 585(d)) | Checkbox |
Check this box when the court relied on the plaintiff's written declaration under CCP §585(d) as the basis for the default judgment. Fill only if 'By Default' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
By Default
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| Defendant Appearances | ||
| Defendant (name each) | Checkbox |
Check this box to indicate the defendant appeared (or their presence is noted) and list each defendant's name on the lines provided. Fill only if 'After Court Trial' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
After Court Trial
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| Defendant Appearance 1 (name) | Text |
Enter the full name of the first defendant who appeared at the hearing; if there are multiple defendants, list each defendant on a separate line. Fill only if 'After Court Trial' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
After Court Trial
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| Defendant Appearance 2 (name) | Text |
Enter the full name of the second defendant who appeared at the hearing; if there are additional defendants, continue listing one name per line or field as directed. Fill only if 'After Court Trial' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
After Court Trial
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| Defendant Attorney Appearances | ||
| Defendant's attorney (name each) | Checkbox |
Check this box when the defendant's attorney appeared at the hearing and you will list each attorney's name on the lines provided. Fill only if 'After Court Trial' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
After Court Trial
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| Defendant's Attorney 1 - Name | Text |
Enter the full name of the first attorney who appeared on behalf of the defendant in this proceeding. Fill only if 'After Court Trial' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
After Court Trial
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| Defendant's Attorney 2 - Name | Text |
Enter the full name of the second attorney who appeared on behalf of the defendant in this proceeding (if applicable). Fill only if 'After Court Trial' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
After Court Trial
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| Defendant Recovery (6b) | ||
| 6b - Plaintiff to receive nothing from defendant named in item 5b | Checkbox |
Check this box when the plaintiff should receive nothing (no recovery) from the defendant identified in item 5b.
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| 6b - Defendant named in item 5b to recover costs | Checkbox |
Check this box when the defendant identified in item 5b is to recover court costs (enter the cost amount in the adjacent field).
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| 6b Costs to Recover | Number |
Enter the dollar amount the defendant named in item 5b is ordered to recover for costs. Fill only if '6b - Defendant named in item 5b to recover costs' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
6b - Defendant named in item 5b to recover costs
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| 6b - Defendant named in item 5b to recover attorney fees | Checkbox |
Check this box when the defendant identified in item 5b is to recover attorney fees (enter the fee amount in the adjacent field).
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| 6b Attorney Fees to Recover | Number |
Enter the dollar amount the defendant named in item 5b is ordered to recover for attorney fees. Fill only if '6b - Defendant named in item 5b to recover costs' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
6b - Defendant named in item 5b to recover costs
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| General | ||
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| Superior Court of California, County of | Text | |
| BRANCH NAME | Text | |
| CITY AND ZIP CODE | Text | |
| STREET ADDRESS | Text | |
| MAILING ADDRESS | Text | |
| Plaintiff/Petitioner | Text | |
| Defendant/Respondent | Text | |
| CASE NUMBER | Text | |
| Entry of Default | CheckBox | |
| Clerk's Judgment | CheckBox | |
| Court Judgment | CheckBox | |
| STATE | Text | |
| ZIP CODE | Text | |
| CITY | Text | |
| STREET ADDRESS | Text | |
| FIRM NAME | Text | |
| NAME | Text | |
| State Bar Number | Text | |
| TELEPHONE NUMBER | Text | |
| FAX NUMBER | Text | |
| EMAIL ADDRESS | Text | |
| ATTORNEY FOR name | Text | |
| on (date) | Text | |
| by (name) | Text | |
| Enter default of defendant (names) | CheckBox | |
| Specify names | Text | |
| I request a court judgment under Code of Civil Procedure sections 585(b), 585(c), 989, etc., against defendant | CheckBox | |
| Specify name | Text | |
| Enter clerk’s judgment | CheckBox | |
| for restitution of the premises only and issue a writ of execution on the judgment. Code of Civil Procedure section 1174(c) does not apply. (Code Civ. Proc., § 1169.) | CheckBox | |
| Include in the judgment all tenants, subtenants, named claimants, and other occupants of the premises. The Prejudgment Claim of Right to Possession was served in compliance with Code of Civil Procedure section 415.46 | CheckBox | |
| under Code of Civil Procedure section 585(a). (Complete the declaration under Code Civ. Proc., § 585.5 on the reverse (item 5).) | CheckBox | |
| for default previously entered on | CheckBox | |
| (date) | Text | |
| Demand of complaint - Amount | Text | |
| Demand of complaint - credits acknowledged | Text | |
| demand of complaint - balance | Text | |
| statement of damages - special - amount | Text | |
| statement of damages - special - credits acknowledged | Text | |
| statement of damages - special - balance | Text | |
| statement of damages - general - amount | Text | |
| statement of damages - general - credits acknowledged | Text | |
| statement of damages - general - balance | Text | |
| interest - amount | Text | |
| interest - credits acknowledged | Text | |
| interest - balance | Text | |
| costs see reverse - amount | Text | |
| costs see reverse - credits acknowledged | Text | |
| costs see reverse - balance | Text | |
| attorney fees - amount | Text | |
| attorney fees - credits acknowledged | Text | |
| attorney fees - balance | Text | |
| TOTALS - credits acknowledged | Text | |
| TOTALS - credits acknowledged | Text | |
| TOTALS - balance | Text | |
| Daily damages were demanded in complaint at the rate of | Text | |
| (date) | Text | |
| (Check if filed in an unlawful detainer case.) Legal document assistant or unlawful detainer assistant information is on the reverse (complete item 4) | CheckBox | |
| type or print name | Text | |
| Date | Text | |
| CIV-100[0].Page1[0].CourtUse[0].RadioButtonList[0]_0 | RadioButton |
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| CIV-100[0].Page1[0].CourtUse[0].RadioButtonList[0]_1 | RadioButton |
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| Clerk, by | Text | |
| (date) | Text | |
| (state reason) | Text | |
| Plaintiff/Petitioner | Text | |
| Defendant/Respondent | Text | |
| CASE NUMBER | Text | |
| CIV-100[0].Page2[0].List4[0].RadioButtonList2[0]_0 | RadioButton |
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| CIV-100[0].Page2[0].List4[0].RadioButtonList2[0]_1 | RadioButton |
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| Assistant's name | Text | |
| Street address, city, and zip code | Text | |
| Phone number | Text | |
| county of registration | Text | |
| registration number | Text | |
| Expires on (date) | Text | |
| Declaration under Code Civil Procedure section 585.5 (for entry of default under Code Civil Procedure section 585(a)). This action | CheckBox | |
| is | CheckBox | |
| is not | CheckBox | |
| is not | CheckBox | |
| is | CheckBox | |
| is not | CheckBox | |
| is | CheckBox | |
| CIV-100[0].Page2[0].List6[0].P2Li6a[0].RadioButtonList[0]_0 | RadioButton |
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| (names) | Text | |
| Mailed on (date) | Text | |
| To (specify names and addresses shown on the envelopes) | Text | |
| Date | Text | |
| (TYPE OR PRINT NAME) | Text | |
| Enter amount | Text | |
| Enter amount | Text | |
| other specify | Text | |
| Enter amount | Text | |
| FillText140 | Text | |
| Enter amount | Text | |
| Enter total amount | Text | |
| Costs and disbursements are waived | CheckBox | |
| Date | Text | |
| (TYPE OR PRINT NAME) | Text | |
| Clear this form | Button | |
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| CASE NUMBER | Text | |
| Plaintiff/Petitioner | Text | |
| Defendant/Respondent | Text | |
| the search results that I received from https://scra.dmdc.osd.mil/ say the defendant/respondent is not in the U.S. military service | CheckBox | |
| I am in regular communication with the defendant/respondent and know that they are not in the U.S. military service | CheckBox | |
| I recently contacted the defendant/respondent, and they told me that they are not in the U.S. military service | CheckBox | |
| I know that the defendant/respondent was discharged from U.S. military service on or about | CheckBox | |
| (date) | Text | |
| the defendant/respondent is not eligible to serve in the U.S. military because they are | CheckBox | |
| incarcerated | CheckBox | |
| a business entity | CheckBox | |
| other | CheckBox | |
| (specify) | Text | |
| Date | Text | |
| (TYPE OR PRINT NAME) | Text | |
| CASE NUMBER | Text | |
| ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY (Name, State Bar number, and address) | Text | |
| Phone number | Text | |
| Fax number | Text | |
| E-MAIL ADDRESS (Optional) | Text | |
| ATTORNEY FOR (Name) | Text | |
| SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF | Text | |
| STREET ADDRESS | Text | |
| MAILING ADDRESS | Text | |
| CITY AND ZIP CODE | Text | |
| BRANCH NAME | Text | |
| PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER | Text | |
| DEFENDANT OR RESPONDENT | Text | |
| Reference Number or File Number | Text | |
| summons | CheckBox | |
| complaint | CheckBox | |
| Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) package | CheckBox | |
| Civil Case Cover Sheet (served in complex cases only) | CheckBox | |
| cross-complaint | CheckBox | |
| other | CheckBox | |
| (specify documents) | Text | |
| Party served (specify name of party as shown on documents served) | Text | |
| Person (other than the party in item 3a) served on behalf of an entity or as an authorized agent (and not a person under item 5b on whom substituted service was made) (specify name and relationship to the party named in item 3a) | CheckBox | |
| specify name and relationship to the party named in item 3a | Text | |
| Address where the party was served | Text | |
| by personal service. I personally delivered the documents listed in item 2 to the party or person authorized to receive service of process for the party | CheckBox | |
| on (date) | Text | |
| at time | Text | |
| by substituted service | CheckBox | |
| On (date) | Text | |
| at (time) | Text | |
| I left the documents listed in item 2 with or in the presence of (name and title or relationship to person indicated in item 3) | Text | |
| (business) a person at least 18 years of age apparently in charge at the office or usual place of business of the person to be served. I informed him or her of the general nature of the papers | CheckBox | |
| (home) a competent member of the household (at least 18 years of age) at the dwelling house or usual place of abode of the party. I informed him or her of the general nature of the papers | CheckBox | |
| (physical address unknown) a person at least 18 years of age apparently in charge at the usual mailing address of the person to be served, other than a United States Postal Service post office box. I informed him or her of the general nature of the papers | CheckBox | |
| I thereafter mailed (by first-class, postage prepaid) copies of the documents to the person to be served at the place where the copies were left (Code Civ. Proc., § 415.20). I mailed the documents on | CheckBox | |
| (date) | Text | |
| from (city) | Text | |
| a declaration of mailing is attached | CheckBox | |
| I attach a declaration of diligence stating actions taken first to attempt personal service | CheckBox | |
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| PLAINTIFF OR PETITIONER | Text | |
| DEFENDANT OR RESPONDENT | Text | |
| CASE NUMBER | Text | |
| by mail and acknowledgment of receipt of service. I mailed the documents listed in item 2 to the party, to the address shown in item 4, by first-class mail, postage prepaid | CheckBox | |
| on (date) | Text | |
| from (city) | Text | |
| with two copies of the Notice and Acknowledgment of Receipt and a postage-paid return envelope addressed to me. (Attach completed Notice and Acknowledgement of Receipt.) (Code Civ. Proc., § 415.30.) | CheckBox | |
| to an address outside California with return receipt requested. (Code Civ. Proc., § 415.40.) | CheckBox | |
| by other means | CheckBox | |
| (specify means of service and authorizing code section) | Text | |
| Additional page describing service is attached | CheckBox | |
| as an individual defendant | CheckBox | |
| as the person sued under the fictitious name of | CheckBox | |
| (specify) | Text | |
| as occupant | CheckBox | |
| On behalf of | CheckBox | |
| (specify) | Text | |
| 416.10 (corporation) | CheckBox | |
| 416.20 (defunct corporation) | CheckBox | |
| 416.30 (joint stock company/association) | CheckBox | |
| 416.40 (association or partnership) | CheckBox | |
| 416.50 (public entity) | CheckBox | |
| 415.95 (business organization, form unknown) | CheckBox | |
| 416.60 (minor) | CheckBox | |
| 416.70 (ward or conservatee) | CheckBox | |
| 416.90 (authorized person) | CheckBox | |
| 415.46 (occupant) | CheckBox | |
| other | CheckBox | |
| other | Text | |
| Name | Text | |
| Address | Text | |
| Telephone number | Text | |
| The fee for service was: dollar amount | Text | |
| not a registered California process server | CheckBox | |
| exempt from registration under Business and Professions Code section 22350(b) | CheckBox | |
| a registered California process server | CheckBox | |
| owner | CheckBox | |
| employee | CheckBox | |
| independent contractor | CheckBox | |
| Registration Number | Text | |
| County | Text | |
| I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct | CheckBox | |
| I am a California sheriff or marshal and I certify that the foregoing is true and correct | CheckBox | |
| Date | Text | |
| (NAME OF PERSON WHO SERVED PAPERS/SHERIFF OR MARSHAL) | Text | |
| Judgment Debtor / Claim Type (7) | ||
| 7. Judgment debtor is a natural person | Checkbox |
Check this box when the judgment debtor is a natural person and the judgment is being entered under the applicable statute (for example claims related to medical expenses, personal debt, or consumer debt as referenced).
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| 7 — Amount for medical expense claim | Number |
Enter the dollar amount of this judgment that is on a claim related to medical expenses. Fill only if '7. Judgment debtor is a natural person' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
7. Judgment debtor is a natural person
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| 7 — Amount for personal debt claim | Number |
Enter the dollar amount of this judgment that is on a claim related to personal debt. Fill only if '7. Judgment debtor is a natural person' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
7. Judgment debtor is a natural person
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| 7 — Amount for consumer debt included in personal debt | Number |
Enter the dollar amount of the personal-debt portion of the judgment that specifically concerns consumer debt. Fill only if '7. Judgment debtor is a natural person' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
7. Judgment debtor is a natural person
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| Judgment Entry and Stipulation | ||
| Judgment entered by: The Court | Checkbox |
Check this box when the judgment is being entered by the court (judge) rather than by the clerk.
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| Judgment entered by: The Clerk | Checkbox |
Check this box when the judgment is being entered by the court clerk rather than by the judge.
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| Stipulated Judgment | Checkbox |
Check this box when the judgment is entered according to a stipulation or agreement between the parties.
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| Judgment Selection Checkboxes | ||
| By Clerk | Checkbox |
Check this box when the judgment was entered by the court clerk (a clerk-entered judgment rather than one entered by the judge).
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| By Court | Checkbox |
Check this box when the judgment was entered by the court (the judge) as the court's action.
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| By Default | Checkbox |
Check this box when the judgment is a default judgment because the defendant failed to respond or otherwise defend the action.
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| On Stipulation | Checkbox |
Check this box when the judgment was entered by agreement of the parties (by stipulation) and approved by the court.
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| After Court Trial | Checkbox |
Check this box when the judgment was issued following a court trial on the merits.
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| Defendant Did Not Appear at Trial | Checkbox |
Check this box when the judgment was entered because the defendant did not appear at the trial.
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| Judicial Officer Date & Signature | ||
| Judicial Officer Date | Date |
Enter the date the judicial officer signed the judgment in MM/DD/YYYY format (the date shown on the Judicial Officer signature line).
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| Date (Judicial Officer) | Checkbox |
Check this box when the judicial officer has entered the date for their signature on the judgment form.
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| Nonappearance and Statement of Decision | ||
| Defendant did not appear at trial | Checkbox |
Check this box when the defendant failed to appear at trial and was properly served with notice of the trial. Fill only if 'After Court Trial' is 'Yes'.
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After Court Trial
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| A statement of decision (Code Civ. Proc., § 632) | Checkbox |
Check this box to indicate the court is making a record about a statement of decision under Code of Civil Procedure § 632 (then select whether it 'was' or 'was not' requested). Fill only if 'After Court Trial' is 'Yes'.
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After Court Trial
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| was not requested | Checkbox |
Check this box when a statement of decision was not requested. Fill only if 'After Court Trial' is 'Yes'.
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After Court Trial
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| was requested | Checkbox |
Check this box when a statement of decision was requested. Fill only if 'After Court Trial' is 'Yes'.
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After Court Trial
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| Other (8) | ||
| Other | CheckBox | |
| Other (8) — Additional information | Text |
Enter any other information, explanation, or specification related to item 8 of the judgment that does not fit elsewhere on the form. Fill only if 'Other' is 'Yes'.
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Other
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| Parties - Cross-complainant (5c) | ||
| 5c - for cross-complainant (name each) | Checkbox |
Check this box when the judgment is in favor of a cross-complainant — i.e., when one or more cross-complainants are named as the party receiving the judgment.
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| 5c - Cross-complainant (name each) | Text |
Enter the full name(s) of the cross-complainant(s) for item 5c. Fill only if '5c - for cross-complainant (name each)' is 'Yes'.
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5c - for cross-complainant (name each)
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| 5c - Cross-defendant (name each) | Text |
Enter the full name(s) of the cross-defendant(s) listed against the cross-complainant(s) in item 5c. Fill only if '5c - for cross-complainant (name each)' is 'Yes'.
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5c - for cross-complainant (name each)
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| 5c - Continued on Attachment 5c | Checkbox |
Check this box when the list of cross-complainants and/or cross-defendants continues on an attached Attachment 5c page. Fill only if '5c - for cross-complainant (name each)' is 'Yes'.
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5c - for cross-complainant (name each)
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| Parties - Cross-defendant (5d) | ||
| 5d. for cross-defendant (name each) | Checkbox |
Check this box when the judgment is entered for the cross-defendant(s); list each cross-defendant's name next to the label.
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| 5d Cross-defendant (name each) | Text |
Enter the full name(s) of the cross-defendant(s) corresponding to item 5d. Fill only if '5d. for cross-defendant (name each)' is 'Yes'.
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5d. for cross-defendant (name each)
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| Parties - Defendant (5b) | ||
| 5b. for defendant (name each) | Checkbox |
Check this box when the judgment is entered in favor of the defendant(s); write each defendant's name on the line provided.
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| 5b Defendant (name each) | Text |
Enter the full name or names of the defendant(s) for item 5b exactly as they should appear on the judgment. Fill only if '5b. for defendant (name each)' is 'Yes'.
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5b. for defendant (name each)
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| Parties - Plaintiff & Defendant (5a) | ||
| 5a for plaintiff (name each) | Checkbox |
Check this box when the judgment is being entered for the plaintiff(s) listed in item 5a.
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| 5a Plaintiff (name each) | Text |
Enter the full name or names of the plaintiff(s) named in section 5a. Fill only if '5a for plaintiff (name each)' is 'Yes'.
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5a for plaintiff (name each)
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| 5a Defendant (name each) | Text |
Enter the full name or names of the defendant(s) against whom the judgment is entered in section 5a. Fill only if '5a for plaintiff (name each)' is 'Yes'.
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5a for plaintiff (name each)
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| 5a Continued on Attachment | Checkbox |
Check this box when the list of plaintiff or defendant names for item 5a continues on an attached page (Attachment 5a). Fill only if '5a for plaintiff (name each)' is 'Yes'.
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5a for plaintiff (name each)
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| Plaintiff Amount Row 1 - Damages (6a.1) | ||
| Plaintiff Row 1 – Damages | Number |
Enter the total dollar amount of damages the plaintiff seeks for item (1) on this row. Fill only if '6a Defendant named in item 5a must pay plaintiff on the complaint' is 'Yes'.
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6a Defendant named in item 5a must pay plaintiff on the complaint
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| Plaintiff Amount Row 2 - Prejudgment interest (6a.2) | ||
| 6a.2 (Row 2) Prejudgment interest | Checkbox |
Check this box when the plaintiff is claiming prejudgment interest for the amount in Row 2 and wants prejudgment interest applied at the annual rate shown. Fill only if '6a Defendant named in item 5a must pay plaintiff on the complaint' is 'Yes'.
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6a Defendant named in item 5a must pay plaintiff on the complaint
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| 6a.2 Prejudgment interest annual rate (%) | Number |
Enter the annual interest rate (as a percentage) to apply for prejudgment interest for this plaintiff amount row. Fill only if '6a Defendant named in item 5a must pay plaintiff on the complaint' is 'Yes'.
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6a Defendant named in item 5a must pay plaintiff on the complaint
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| 6a.2 Prejudgment interest amount ($) | Number |
Enter the dollar amount of prejudgment interest awarded to the plaintiff for this row. Fill only if '6a Defendant named in item 5a must pay plaintiff on the complaint' is 'Yes'.
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6a Defendant named in item 5a must pay plaintiff on the complaint
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| Plaintiff Amount Row 3 - Attorney fees (6a.3) | ||
| Row 3 — Attorney fees (6a.3) | Checkbox |
Check this box when attorney fees are awarded and an amount for attorney fees should be entered for Plaintiff in Amount row 3 (item 6a.3). Fill only if '6a Defendant named in item 5a must pay plaintiff on the complaint' is 'Yes'.
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6a Defendant named in item 5a must pay plaintiff on the complaint
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| Plaintiff 6a.3 — Attorney fees | Number |
Enter the amount of attorney fees awarded to the plaintiff for item 6a (row 3). Fill only if '6a Defendant named in item 5a must pay plaintiff on the complaint' is 'Yes'.
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6a Defendant named in item 5a must pay plaintiff on the complaint
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| Plaintiff Amount Row 4 - Costs (6a.4) | ||
| Row 4 (6a.4) Costs | Checkbox |
Check this box when the plaintiff is claiming court costs as part of the amount sought in item 6a, i.e., to indicate that the dollar amount entered on the 'Costs' line applies. Fill only if '6a Defendant named in item 5a must pay plaintiff on the complaint' is 'Yes'.
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6a Defendant named in item 5a must pay plaintiff on the complaint
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| 6a.4 Plaintiff — Costs | Number |
Enter the dollar amount of court costs awarded to the plaintiff for line (4) Costs in the Amount section. Fill only if '6a Defendant named in item 5a must pay plaintiff on the complaint' is 'Yes'.
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6a Defendant named in item 5a must pay plaintiff on the complaint
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| Plaintiff Amount Row 5 - Other (6a.5) | ||
| 6a.5 Other (Plaintiff) | Checkbox |
Check this box if there is an 'Other' monetary amount (row 5) to be awarded to the plaintiff under item 6a and you will enter the specified amount in the adjacent $ field.
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| 6a.5 Other (specify) | Text |
Enter a short description specifying what the “Other” charge or item is for the plaintiff in row 5 of item 6a. Fill only if '6a Defendant named in item 5a must pay plaintiff on the complaint' is 'Yes'.
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6a Defendant named in item 5a must pay plaintiff on the complaint
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| 6a.5 Other Amount | Number |
Enter the monetary amount the plaintiff seeks for the “Other” item in row 5 of item 6a. Fill only if '6a Defendant named in item 5a must pay plaintiff on the complaint' is 'Yes'.
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6a Defendant named in item 5a must pay plaintiff on the complaint
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| Plaintiff Amount Row 6 - Total (6a.6) | ||
| Plaintiff Row 6 Total (6a.6) | Number |
Enter the total dollar amount awarded to the plaintiff for row 6, equal to the sum of the amounts for Damages, Prejudgment interest, Attorney fees, Costs, and Other on this side of the form. Fill only if '6a Defendant named in item 5a must pay plaintiff on the complaint' is 'Yes'.
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6a Defendant named in item 5a must pay plaintiff on the complaint
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| Plaintiff Appearances | ||
| plaintiff (name each) | CheckBox |
Depends on:
After Court Trial
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| Plaintiff Appearance 1 — Plaintiff Name | Text |
Enter the full name of the first plaintiff who appeared in court for this case. Fill only if 'After Court Trial' is 'Yes'.
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After Court Trial
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| Plaintiff Appearance 2 — Plaintiff Name | Text |
Enter the full name of the second plaintiff who appeared in court for this case (if applicable). Fill only if 'After Court Trial' is 'Yes'.
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After Court Trial
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| Plaintiff Attorney Appearances | ||
| plaintiff's attorney (name each) | Checkbox |
Check this box when a plaintiff's attorney appeared and you are listing that attorney's name(s) for the court record. Fill only if 'After Court Trial' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
After Court Trial
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| Plaintiff's Attorney Name 1 | Text |
Enter the full name of the first attorney who appeared for the plaintiff in this case. Fill only if 'After Court Trial' is 'Yes'.
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After Court Trial
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| Plaintiff's Attorney Name 2 | Text |
Enter the full name of the second attorney who appeared for the plaintiff in this case (if applicable). Fill only if 'After Court Trial' is 'Yes'.
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After Court Trial
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| Stipulation Details | ||
| On Stipulation | Checkbox |
Check this box when the judgment was entered by stipulation because the plaintiff and defendant agreed and the court approved the stipulated judgment. Fill only if 'On Stipulation' is 'Yes'.
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On Stipulation
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| Signed written stipulation filed in the case | Checkbox |
Check this box when a signed written stipulation has been filed in the court file for this case. Fill only if 'On Stipulation' is 'Yes'.
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On Stipulation
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| Stipulation stated in open court | Checkbox |
Check this box when the stipulation was orally stated in open court. Fill only if 'On Stipulation' is 'Yes'.
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On Stipulation
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| Stipulation stated on the record | Checkbox |
Check this box when the stipulation was placed on the official court record. Fill only if 'On Stipulation' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
On Stipulation
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| Superior Court Contact | ||
| Superior Court - County | Text |
Enter the name of the county where the Superior Court is located (for example, "Los Angeles").
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| Superior Court - Street Address | Text |
Enter the street address of the Superior Court location or courthouse branch.
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| Superior Court - Mailing Address | Text |
Enter the mailing address for the Superior Court (PO Box or street address used for mail).
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| Superior Court - City and ZIP Code | Text |
Enter the city and ZIP code for the court (for example, "San Francisco, 94102").
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| Superior Court - Branch Name | Text |
Enter the specific branch or division name of the Superior Court (for example, "Central Civil", "Family Law", or "Small Claims").
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