SC-120, Defendant’s Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court (Small Claims) Completed Form Examples and Samples
View completed examples and samples of Form SC-120, Defendant’s Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court. Our filled-out templates provide a clear guide on how to properly file a counter-claim in a California small claims case.
SC-120 Defendant’s Claim Example – Car Repair Dispute
How this form was filled:
This is an example of a completed SC-120 form. Here, a car mechanic (the original defendant) is filing a counter-claim against a customer (the original plaintiff). The mechanic claims the customer never paid for the repairs and caused additional damage to the vehicle after the service.
Information used to fill out the document:
- Plaintiff in This Case (Original Defendant): Mike's Auto Repair (DBA), Michael Chen
- Plaintiff's Address: 123 Garage Lane, Los Angeles, CA 90026
- Defendant in This Case (Original Plaintiff): Jane Smith
- Defendant's Address: 456 Resident Avenue, Apt 7, Los Angeles, CA 90019
- Court Name and Address: Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, Stanley Mosk Courthouse, 111 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
- Original Case Number: 26SC01234
- Amount of Claim: $2,000.00
- Date of Damage/Loss: December 15, 2025
- Reason for Claim: Defendant Jane Smith failed to pay for car repair services completed on her 2022 Honda Civic on Dec 15, 2025 (Invoice #5678). The total due is $1,200. Additionally, she caused further damage to the engine manifold valued at $800 while attempting an unauthorized self-repair.
- Filing Date: February 10, 2026
- Signature: Michael Chen
- Hearing Date: April 5, 2026
What this filled form sample shows:
- Clearly identifies the parties, reversing their roles from the original claim.
- References the original case number to link the counter-claim to the existing lawsuit.
- Provides a specific dollar amount for the claim with a breakdown of costs.
- Includes a concise, factual reason for the claim, mentioning dates, invoice numbers, and the nature of the damages.
Form specifications and details:
| Form Name: | SC-120, Defendant’s Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court (Small Claims) |
| Use Case: | Filing a counter-claim for an unpaid service invoice and additional damages. |
| Jurisdiction: | California Superior Court |
Created: February 03, 2026 05:47 AM
