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Validates that the 'Superior Court of California, County of' field is completed with a recognized California county name. This is required to route the filing to the correct court and ensure the clerk can process and schedule the matter. If missing or not a valid county, the submission should be rejected or flagged for correction before filing.
Checks whether a case number is required in the submission context (e.g., if this is a defendant’s claim in an existing case) and, if provided, that it matches the court’s expected case number pattern for small claims. This prevents misfiling into the wrong case and avoids docketing errors. If the case number is missing when required or malformed, the system should block submission or require user confirmation and correction.
Validates that if any part of the 'Order to Go to Court' hearing section is entered (Hearing Date, DateTime, Department, or alternate court address), all required scheduling fields are present and in valid formats. Partial scheduling data can cause missed hearings and defective notices. If incomplete or invalid, the system should prevent finalization of the clerk section and flag the record for clerk review.
Ensures at least one plaintiff is listed with a non-empty name and at least one usable address (street, city, state, ZIP) for service and notice. Small claims filings require clear identification of the opposing party to ensure due process. If the plaintiff name or address is missing, the submission should fail validation because service cannot be completed.
Ensures at least one defendant (the party filing this defendant’s claim) is listed with a non-empty name and at least one usable address (street, city, state, ZIP). This is necessary for court records, correspondence, and to confirm who is asserting the claim. If missing, the form is not legally actionable and should be rejected until completed.
Validates that any phone number provided for plaintiffs or defendants conforms to an acceptable format (e.g., 10-digit US number with optional punctuation and optional country code +1). While a phone number may not always be strictly required, invalid numbers reduce the court’s and parties’ ability to contact each other and can delay resolution. If a phone number is present but invalid, the system should require correction or allow omission if the field is optional per filing rules.
And 10 more checks
- Address Field Structure and ZIP Code Validation
- SC-120A Attachment Required When More Than Two Plaintiffs/Defendants
- Fictitious Business Name (DBA) Requires SC-103 Attachment
- Claim Amount Must Be Present, Numeric, and Non-Negative
- Claim Explanation Required and Must Not Be Blank (Item 3a and 3c)
- Incident Date or Date Range Must Be Valid and Logically Consistent (Item 3b)
- Public Entity Claim Filing Date Required When Suing a Public Entity (Item 6)
- Attorney-Client Fee Dispute Arbitration Attachment (SC-101) When Applicable (Item 5)
- Yes/No Fields Must Have Exactly One Selection (Items 4–7)
- Signature and Declaration Date Required for Each Listed Defendant Signer
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What the AI walks you through.
- Enter the court information (county, court address if required) and the case identifiers (case number and case name) exactly as they appear on the plaintiff’s small claims filing.
- List all plaintiffs and defendants with complete names, phone numbers, and addresses; add additional parties using SC-120A if there are more than two, and attach SC-103 if any defendant is doing business under a fictitious name.
- Complete Item 3 by stating the dollar amount you claim the plaintiff owes and clearly explaining (a) why the money is owed, (b) when it happened (date or date range), and (c) how you calculated the amount; attach MC-031 or a separate sheet if you need more space and label it “SC-120, Item 3.”
- Answer the eligibility and screening questions (Items 4–7), including whether you asked for payment first, whether it involves an attorney-client fee dispute (and attach SC-101 if applicable), whether you are suing a public entity (and provide the claim filing date), and whether you have filed more than 12 small claims in the last 12 months.
- Review and acknowledge the required statements (Items 8–10) about no right to appeal, fee waiver availability, and limits on filing more than two claims over $2,500 in a calendar year.
- Sign and date the declaration under penalty of perjury (and have any second defendant sign as well), then generate copies (one for each party plus one for yourself) and file the original with the court clerk and pay the filing fee (or request a fee waiver if needed).
- After the clerk stamps the form and sets the hearing, arrange for proper service by an eligible adult (not you or anyone listed in the case) to deliver a court-stamped copy and attachments to each plaintiff, then prepare for the hearing by organizing evidence and witnesses for the trial date.
Common Mistakes in Completing SC-120
The ones the AI is built to catch.
Leaving the court, county, case number, or case name blank (or guessing)
Mixing up who is “Plaintiff” and who is “Defendant” on this form
Using incomplete legal names or wrong entity type (person vs. business vs. public entity)
Not attaching SC-120A when there are more than two plaintiffs or defendants
Failing to disclose a fictitious business name (DBA) and not attaching SC-103
Providing incomplete or undeliverable addresses and contact information
Stating a dollar amount without a clear explanation, date, and calculation (Item 3)
Including court costs, filing fees, or service fees in the claimed amount
Skipping required attachments for special situations (attorney-fee disputes, public entities, extra space)
Not answering the “12 claims in 12 months” and “two cases over $2,500” limit accurately
Forgetting to sign/date the declaration or having the wrong person sign
Frequently Asked Questions About SC-120
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Does filing SC-120 mean I’m suing the person who sued me?
Which pages of SC-120 do I need to fill out?
What information do I need to provide about the plaintiff and defendant?
What if there are more than two plaintiffs or more than two defendants?
What if a defendant is doing business under a fictitious business name (DBA)?
How do I complete Item 3 (the amount and explanation of my claim)?
What if I need more space to explain my claim or calculations in Item 3?
Do I have to ask the plaintiff to pay me before filing this claim (Item 4)?
What if my claim is an attorney-client fee dispute (Item 5)?
What if I am suing a public entity (Item 6)?
How many copies do I need to make and what do I file with the court?
How do I serve the plaintiff with my SC-120 after filing?
Can I appeal if I lose on my defendant’s claim (Item 8)?
What if I can’t afford the filing fee or service costs (Item 9)?
What does the form mean about filing limits and the $2,500 rule (Items 7 and 10)?
How will I know my court date and where to go?
Can I request disability accommodations or an interpreter for the trial?
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