Form SC-100, Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court Instructions
This form contains 140 fields organized into 49 sections. Below is a complete list of every field, its type, and what information is expected.
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| Accessibility | ||
| MC-410, Disability Accommodation Request | Button |
Click this button to access the MC-410 form for requesting disability accommodations.
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| MC-410, Disability | Button |
Click this button to access the MC-410 form for requesting disability accommodations.
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| Accommodation Request | Button |
Click this button to access the form for requesting disability accommodations.
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| INT-300, Request for Interpreter (Civil) | Button |
Click this button to access the INT-300 form for requesting an interpreter for civil cases.
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| INT-140 | Button |
Click this button to access the INT-140 form.
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| Additional Defendant Status (Multiple Defendants / Military Duty) | ||
| Case against more than one defendant (attach form) | Checkbox |
Check this box if your case is against more than one defendant and you will attach the additional form for multiple defendants.
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| Defendant on active military duty | Checkbox |
Check this box if any defendant is on active military duty and you will write that defendant’s name in the space provided.
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| Active Military Duty Defendant Name | Text |
Enter the name of the defendant who is on active military duty. Fill only if 'Defendant on active military duty' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Defendant on active military duty
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| Additional Forms | ||
| SC-500, Plaintiff’s Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court (COVID-19 Rental Debt).) | Button |
Button to access SC-500, Plaintiff’s Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court (COVID-19 Rental Debt).
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| SC-107, Small Claims Subpoena and Declaration | Button |
Button to access the SC-107 form, which is the Small Claims Subpoena and Declaration.
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| SC-120 | Button |
Button to access the SC-120 form.
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| SC-150 | Button |
Button to access the SC-150 form.
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| Additional Information | ||
| MC-031 | Button |
Button to access form MC-031 for additional space.
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| Amount Defendant Owes | ||
| Total Amount Defendant Owes | Number |
Enter the total dollar amount the plaintiff claims the defendant owes.
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| Appeals | ||
| SC-140, Notice of Appeal | Button |
Click this button to access the SC-140 form for filing a notice of appeal.
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| www dot courts dot ca dot gov slash small claims slash appeals | Button |
Click this button to visit the California Courts website for information on small claims appeals.
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| www dot courts dot ca dot gov slash small claims slash appeals | Button |
Click this button to visit the California Courts website for information on small claims appeals.
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| Attorney-Client Fee Dispute (Item 7) | ||
| Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if your claim is about an attorney-client fee dispute.
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| No | Checkbox |
Check this box if your claim is not about an attorney-client fee dispute.
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| Attach SC-101 (arbitration completed) | Checkbox |
Check this box if you answered “Yes” and you have had arbitration, and you are attaching form SC-101 to this form. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes
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| Authorized Service of Process Agent Information | ||
| Authorized Agent Name | Text |
Enter the full name of the person or agent authorized to accept service of process for the defendant entity.
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| Authorized Agent Job Title | Text |
Enter the job title of the authorized service of process agent, if known.
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| Authorized Agent Street Address | Text |
Enter the street address where the authorized service of process agent can be served.
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| Authorized Agent City | Text |
Enter the city for the authorized service of process agent's address.
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| Authorized Agent State | Text |
Enter the state for the authorized service of process agent's address.
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| Authorized Agent ZIP Code | Text |
Enter the ZIP code for the authorized service of process agent's address.
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| Aviso al Demandado: | ||
| Case Number | Text |
Enter the court-assigned case number for this small claims matter.
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| Case Name | Text |
Enter the case name as it should appear in court records (typically the plaintiff name versus the defendant name).
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| Case Details | ||
| SC-100A | Button |
Button to attach form SC-100A if your case involves more than one defendant.
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| Case Identification (Plaintiff Names and Case Number) | ||
| Plaintiff Name(s) | Text |
Enter the full name of each plaintiff (all people or entities bringing the claim).
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| Case Number | Text |
Enter the court-assigned case number for this small claims case.
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| Claim Amount Over $2,500 (Item 10) | ||
| Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if your claim is for more than $2,500.
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| No | Checkbox |
Check this box if your claim is for $2,500 or less.
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| Clerk Completion (Date and Clerk Name) | ||
| Clerk Completion Date | Date |
Enter the date the clerk completed this Order to Go to Court section.
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| Clerk Name | Text |
Enter the name of the clerk who completed this section on behalf of the court.
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| Courthouse Venue Basis and Location (Item 5-6) | ||
| Defendant location / injury / property damage / contract location | Checkbox |
Check this box if this courthouse covers the area where the defendant lives or does business, where your property was damaged, where you were injured, or where the contract was made/signed/performed/broken.
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| Buyer/lessee contract for household goods/services/loans location | Checkbox |
Check this box if this claim involves an offer or contract for personal, family, or household goods, services, or loans and this courthouse covers where the buyer/lessee signed, lives now, or lived when the contract was made.
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| Retail installment contract (e.g., credit card) location | Checkbox |
Check this box if this claim involves a retail installment contract (like a credit card) and this courthouse covers where the buyer signed, lives now, or lived when the contract was made.
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| Vehicle finance sale location / vehicle garaged | Checkbox |
Check this box if this claim is about a vehicle finance sale and this courthouse covers where the buyer signed, lives now, lived when the contract was made, or where the vehicle is permanently garaged.
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| Other (specify) | Checkbox |
Check this box if none of the other venue reasons apply and you will specify another reason this courthouse is the correct location.
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| Venue Basis - Other (Specify) Line 1 | Text |
Provide the first line of your explanation for why you are filing your claim at this courthouse under the “Other (specify)” venue basis.
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| Venue Basis - Other (Specify) Line 2 | Text |
Provide any additional details for your “Other (specify)” reason for filing your claim at this courthouse. Fill only if 'Other (specify)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Other (specify)
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| Venue Location ZIP Code | Text |
Enter the ZIP code for the place corresponding to the venue option you checked in item 5. Fill only if 'Defendant location / injury / property damage / contract location', 'Buyer/lessee contract for household goods/services/loans location', 'Retail installment contract (e.g., credit card) location', 'Vehicle finance sale location / vehicle garaged', 'Other (specify)' is 'Yes' (any).
Depends on:
Defendant location / injury / property damage / contract location, Buyer/lessee contract for household goods/services/loans location, Retail installment contract (e.g., credit card) location, Vehicle finance sale location / vehicle garaged, Other (specify)
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| Defendant Contact Information | ||
| Defendant Name | Text |
Enter the full legal name of the defendant (person, business, or public entity being sued).
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| Defendant Phone Number | Text |
Enter the defendant’s primary phone number.
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| Defendant Street Address | Text |
Enter the defendant’s street address (number and street name).
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| Defendant City | Text |
Enter the city for the defendant’s street address.
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| Defendant State | Text |
Enter the state for the defendant’s street address.
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| Defendant ZIP Code | Text |
Enter the ZIP code for the defendant’s street address.
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| Defendant Mailing Address (if different) | ||
| Defendant Mailing Street Address | Text |
Enter the defendant’s mailing street address if it is different from the street address listed above.
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| Defendant Mailing City | Text |
Enter the city for the defendant’s mailing address if it is different from the street address listed above.
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| Defendant Mailing State | Text |
Enter the state for the defendant’s mailing address if it is different from the street address listed above.
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| Defendant Mailing ZIP Code | Text |
Enter the ZIP code for the defendant’s mailing address if it is different from the street address listed above.
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| Dismissal | ||
| CIV-110, Request for Dismissal | Button |
Click this button to access the CIV-110 form for requesting dismissal.
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| First Plaintiff Signature Date and Printed Name | ||
| Plaintiff Date Signed | Date |
Enter the date the first plaintiff signs the declaration.
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| Plaintiff Printed Name | Text |
Type or print the first plaintiff’s full legal name.
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| First Trial Date Entry | ||
| First Trial Date | Date |
Enter the date of the first scheduled trial or court appearance.
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| First Trial Time | Time |
Enter the time of the first scheduled trial or court appearance.
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| First Trial Department | Text |
Enter the department (or courtroom/department identifier) for the first scheduled trial.
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| Court Name and Address (if different) | Text |
Enter the name and address of the court for the first trial date if it is different from the court listed above. Fill only if 'Court name and street address' is different from the court for the first trial.
Depends on:
Court name and street address
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| Form Actions | ||
| For your protection and privacy, please press the Clear This Form button after you have printed the form | Button |
Button to clear the form for your protection and privacy after printing.
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| Print this form | Button |
Button to print the form.
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| Save this form | Button |
Button to save the form.
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| Clear this form | Button |
Button to clear the form.
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| Form Navigation | ||
| SC-100A | Button |
Click this button to access form SC-100A.
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| SC-103 | Button |
Click this button to access form SC-103.
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| Forms | ||
| SC-200 | Button |
Click this button to access the SC-200 form.
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| SC-130 | Button |
Click this button to access the SC-130 form.
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| SC-135, Notice of | Button |
Click this button to access the SC-135 form.
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| SC-140 | Button |
Click this button to access the SC-140 form.
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| General Information | ||
| WWW DOT COURTS DOT CA DOT GOV | Button |
Button to access the California Courts website for more information.
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| Help and Assistance | ||
| www dot courts dot ca dot gov slash small claims slash advisor | Button |
Button to visit the small claims advisor page on the California Courts website.
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| How Amount Was Calculated (Explanation) | ||
| Explanation of Amount Owed Calculation | Text |
Describe in detail how you calculated the amount the defendant owes you, excluding any court costs or service fees.
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| Instructions | ||
| SC-500, Plaintiff’s Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court | Button |
Click this button to access the Plaintiff’s Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court (SC-500) form.
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| SC-100-INFO, Information for the Plaintiff | Button |
Click this button to access information for the plaintiff (SC-100-INFO).
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| www dot courts dot ca dot gov slash forms | Button |
Click this button to visit the California Courts website for forms.
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| www dot courts dot ca dot gov slash find dash my dash court dot htm | Button |
Click this button to visit the California Courts website to find your court.
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| SC-104 | Button |
Click this button to access the SC-104 form.
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| SC-104B | Button |
Click this button to access the SC-104B form.
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| and SC-104C | Button |
Click this button to access the SC-104C form.
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| Instructions for the person suing: | ||
| Plaintiff name(s) | Text |
Enter the full name(s) of the plaintiff(s) (the person, business, or public entity filing the claim).
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| Case number | Text |
Enter the court-assigned case number for this small claims case, if one has been issued.
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| Judgment | ||
| Notice of Entry of Judgment | Button |
Click this button to access the form for Notice of Entry of Judgment.
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| Motion to Vacate Judgment and Declaration | Button |
Click this button to access the form for Motion to Vacate Judgment and Declaration.
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| Need More Space Checkbox | ||
| Check here if you need more space | Checkbox |
Check this box if you need additional space to explain Item 3 and will attach an extra sheet or form labeled “SC-100, Item 3” at the top.
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| Notice to the person being sued: | ||
| Court name and street address | Text |
Enter the name of the Superior Court and the court’s street address where this case will be filed.
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| Page 5 | ||
| Small Claims Advisor Phone Number | Text |
Enter the phone number for your county's Small Claims Advisor where you can get help.
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| Page 6 | ||
| Información de contacto del Asesor de Reclamos Menores | Text |
Ingrese el nombre y/o la información de contacto (como teléfono, dirección, correo electrónico u horario) del Asesor de Reclamos Menores de su condado.
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| Plaintiff 1 Contact Information | ||
| Plaintiff 1 Name | Text |
Enter the full legal name of the plaintiff (person, business, or public entity) bringing the lawsuit.
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| Plaintiff 1 Phone Number | Text |
Enter the plaintiff's primary phone number.
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| Plaintiff 1 Email Address | Text |
Enter the plaintiff's email address, if available.
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| Plaintiff 1 Mailing Address (if different) | ||
| Mailing Address Street | Text |
Enter Plaintiff 1’s mailing street address (if different from the street address listed above). Fill only if 'Plaintiff Street Address', 'Plaintiff City', 'Plaintiff State', 'Plaintiff ZIP Code' is different (all).
Depends on:
Plaintiff Street Address, Plaintiff City, Plaintiff State, Plaintiff ZIP Code
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| Mailing Address City | Text |
Enter the city for Plaintiff 1’s mailing address (if different). Fill only if 'Plaintiff Street Address', 'Plaintiff City', 'Plaintiff State', 'Plaintiff ZIP Code' is different (all).
Depends on:
Plaintiff Street Address, Plaintiff City, Plaintiff State, Plaintiff ZIP Code
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| Mailing Address State | Text |
Enter the state for Plaintiff 1’s mailing address (if different). Fill only if 'Plaintiff Street Address', 'Plaintiff City', 'Plaintiff State', 'Plaintiff ZIP Code' is different (all).
Depends on:
Plaintiff Street Address, Plaintiff City, Plaintiff State, Plaintiff ZIP Code
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| Mailing Address ZIP Code | Text |
Enter the ZIP code for Plaintiff 1’s mailing address (if different). Fill only if 'Plaintiff Street Address', 'Plaintiff City', 'Plaintiff State', 'Plaintiff ZIP Code' is different (all).
Depends on:
Plaintiff Street Address, Plaintiff City, Plaintiff State, Plaintiff ZIP Code
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| Plaintiff 1 Street Address | ||
| Plaintiff Street Address | Text |
Enter the plaintiff's street address (street number and street name).
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| Plaintiff City | Text |
Enter the city for the plaintiff's street address.
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| Plaintiff State | Text |
Enter the state for the plaintiff's street address.
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| Plaintiff ZIP Code | Text |
Enter the ZIP code for the plaintiff's street address.
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| Plaintiff 2 Contact Information | ||
| Plaintiff 2 Name | Text |
Enter the full name of the second plaintiff (the next plaintiff listed).
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| Plaintiff 2 Phone Number | Text |
Enter the phone number for the second plaintiff.
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| Plaintiff 2 Email Address | Text |
Enter the email address for the second plaintiff, if available.
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| Plaintiff 2 Mailing Address (if different) | ||
| Plaintiff 2 Mailing Street Address | Text |
Enter Plaintiff 2's mailing street address if it is different from their street address. Fill only if 'Plaintiff 2 Street Address', 'Plaintiff 2 City', 'Plaintiff 2 State', 'Plaintiff 2 ZIP Code' is different (all).
Depends on:
Plaintiff 2 Street Address, Plaintiff 2 City, Plaintiff 2 State, Plaintiff 2 ZIP Code
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| Plaintiff 2 Mailing City | Text |
Enter the city for Plaintiff 2's mailing address if it is different from their street address. Fill only if 'Plaintiff 2 Street Address', 'Plaintiff 2 City', 'Plaintiff 2 State', 'Plaintiff 2 ZIP Code' is different (all).
Depends on:
Plaintiff 2 Street Address, Plaintiff 2 City, Plaintiff 2 State, Plaintiff 2 ZIP Code
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| Plaintiff 2 Mailing State | Text |
Enter the state for Plaintiff 2's mailing address if it is different from their street address. Fill only if 'Plaintiff 2 Street Address', 'Plaintiff 2 City', 'Plaintiff 2 State', 'Plaintiff 2 ZIP Code' is different (all).
Depends on:
Plaintiff 2 Street Address, Plaintiff 2 City, Plaintiff 2 State, Plaintiff 2 ZIP Code
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| Plaintiff 2 Mailing ZIP Code | Text |
Enter the ZIP code for Plaintiff 2's mailing address if it is different from their street address. Fill only if 'Plaintiff 2 Street Address', 'Plaintiff 2 City', 'Plaintiff 2 State', 'Plaintiff 2 ZIP Code' is different (all).
Depends on:
Plaintiff 2 Street Address, Plaintiff 2 City, Plaintiff 2 State, Plaintiff 2 ZIP Code
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| Plaintiff 2 Street Address | ||
| Plaintiff 2 Street Address | Text |
Enter the second plaintiff's street address (street number and street name).
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| Plaintiff 2 City | Text |
Enter the city for the second plaintiff's street address.
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| Plaintiff 2 State | Text |
Enter the state for the second plaintiff's street address.
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| Plaintiff 2 ZIP Code | Text |
Enter the ZIP code for the second plaintiff's street address.
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| Plaintiff Additional Information Checkboxes | ||
| More than two plaintiffs (attach form) | Checkbox |
Check this box if there are more than two plaintiffs and you will attach the required additional plaintiff form.
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| Plaintiff using fictitious business name (attach form) | Checkbox |
Check this box if either plaintiff listed above is doing business under a fictitious name and you will attach the required form.
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| Plaintiff is a licensee/deferred deposit originator (payday lender) | Checkbox |
Check this box if any plaintiff is a “licensee” or “deferred deposit originator” (payday lender) under Financial Code sections 23000 et seq.
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| Plaintiff Names and Case Number | ||
| Plaintiff names | Text |
Enter the full name(s) of the plaintiff(s) bringing this small claims case.
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| Case number | Text |
Enter the court-assigned case number for this matter.
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| Pre-suit Demand to Defendant | ||
| Explanation for No Pre-suit Demand | Text |
Provide an explanation of why you did not ask the defendant to pay (or return the property) before filing this lawsuit. Fill only if 'No' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
No
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| Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if you asked the defendant (in person, in writing, or by phone) to pay you or give you the property before filing this lawsuit.
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| No | Checkbox |
Check this box if you did not ask the defendant to pay you or give you the property before filing this lawsuit.
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| Prior Small Claims Filings in Last 12 Months (Item 9) | ||
| Yes | Checkbox |
Check this box if you have filed more than 12 other small claims cases in California within the last 12 months.
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| No | Checkbox |
Check this box if you have not filed more than 12 other small claims cases in California within the last 12 months.
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| Public Entity Claim Details (Item 8) | ||
| Yes (suing a public entity) | Checkbox |
Check this box if you are suing a public entity.
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| No (not suing a public entity) | Checkbox |
Check this box if you are not suing a public entity.
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| Checked: written claim filed with public entity first | Checkbox |
Check this box if you have filed a written claim with the public entity first (as required before suing a public entity). Fill only if 'Yes (suing a public entity)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes (suing a public entity)
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| Claim Filed Date | Date |
Enter the date you filed your written claim with the public entity. Fill only if 'Yes (suing a public entity)' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Yes (suing a public entity)
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| Resources | ||
| www dot courts dot ca dot gov slash small claims slash prepare | Button |
Click this button to visit the California Courts website for information on preparing for small claims court.
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| www dot courts dot ca dot gov slash forms | Button |
Click this button to visit the California Courts website for accessing various forms.
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| Second Plaintiff Signature Date and Printed Name | ||
| Second Plaintiff Signature Date | Date |
Enter the date the second plaintiff signs the form.
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| Second Plaintiff Printed Name | Text |
Type or print the full legal name of the second plaintiff.
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| Second Trial Date Entry | ||
| Second Trial Date | Date |
Enter the date scheduled for the second trial (item 2).
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| Second Trial Time | Time |
Enter the time scheduled for the second trial (item 2).
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| Second Trial Department | Text |
Enter the court department number or department name for the second trial (item 2).
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| Second Trial Court Name and Address | Text |
Enter the name and address of the court for the second trial if it is different from the court listed above. Fill only if 'Court name and street address' is different from the court for the second trial.
Depends on:
Court name and street address
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| Third Trial Date Entry | ||
| Third Trial Date | Date |
Enter the date of the third scheduled court trial appearance.
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| Third Trial Time | Time |
Enter the time for the third scheduled court trial appearance.
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| Third Trial Department | Text |
Enter the court department number or designation for the third trial date.
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| Third Trial Court Name and Address | Text |
Enter the name and address of the court for the third trial date if it is different from the court listed above. Fill only if 'Court name and street address' is different from the court for the third trial.
Depends on:
Court name and street address
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| When This Happened (Date or Date Range) | ||
| Incident Date | Date |
Enter the date when the event or issue occurred.
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| Date Range Start | Date |
Enter the start date of the time period if there is no single specific date. Fill only if 'Incident Date' is not provided.
Depends on:
Incident Date
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| Date Range End | Date |
Enter the end date of the time period if there is no single specific date. Fill only if 'Incident Date' is not provided.
Depends on:
Incident Date
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| Why Defendant Owes Plaintiff (Explanation) | ||
| Reason Defendant Owes Plaintiff | Text |
Describe in detail why the defendant owes the plaintiff money, including what happened and the basis for the claim.
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