SC-108, Request to Correct or Cancel Judgment and Answer (Small Claims) Completed Form Examples and Samples
Explore a detailed, filled-out example of Form SC-108, Request to Correct or Cancel Judgment and Answer (Small Claims). This sample provides a clear guide on how to complete the form to ask a California court to vacate a judgment or fix a clerical error in your small claims case.
SC-108 Example: Request to Cancel a Judgment Due to Improper Service
How this form was filled:
This example shows how to fill out Form SC-108 when a defendant wants to cancel (vacate) a default judgment. The defendant, Alex Garcia, is claiming they were never properly served with the lawsuit papers and only found out about the case after the judgment was entered. The form requests the court to cancel the judgment and allow the defendant to present their case.
Information used to fill out the document:
- Plaintiff: Global Gym Corp.
- Defendant: Alex Garcia
- Court: Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles
- Court Address: Stanley Mosk Courthouse, 111 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
- Case Number: 26SC12345
- Case Name: Global Gym Corp. vs. Alex Garcia
- Request Type: Cancel (vacate) the judgment for the reason checked below.
- Reason for Request: 3c. I didn’t get served with the Plaintiff’s Claim, so I didn’t know about the case. I found out about the case on (date): February 20, 2026.
- Explanation: I first learned about this judgment on February 20, 2026, when my employer notified me of a wage garnishment. I was never served with the Plaintiff's Claim (Form SC-100). The court file's proof of service states papers were left with 'Jane Doe, co-resident' on December 5, 2025. I live alone and was traveling for work from December 1 to December 10, 2025. I have attached my flight itinerary as evidence. Because I was not properly served, I had no notice of the hearing and could not defend myself. I ask the court to cancel the judgment and allow me to answer the claim.
- Filing Date: March 5, 2026
- Signature: Alex Garcia
What this filled form sample shows:
- Clearly filled party information, including the Plaintiff and Defendant.
- Correctly specifies the case number and court location.
- Demonstrates checking the box to cancel (vacate) a judgment, not just correct it.
- Selects the specific legal reason for the request: lack of service/notice.
- Provides a compelling and detailed explanation of the facts to support the request.
- Indicates the request is filed within the required 180-day deadline from the date the defendant discovered the judgment.
Form specifications and details:
| Form Name: | SC-108, Request to Correct or Cancel Judgment and Answer (Small Claims) |
| Jurisdiction: | California Superior Court |
| Use Case: | Defendant seeks to vacate a default judgment due to improper service of the original claim. |
Created: February 03, 2026 05:42 AM
