Proof of Service (SC-104) Request for an Interpreter (RI-IN007) Plaintiff’s Claim and Order to Go to Small Claims Court Small claims court is a special court where disputes are resolved quickly and inexpensively. Lawyers cannot represent you or the other party at the small claims hearing.
If you need help Review the Information for the Small Claim's Plaintiff (form SC-100-INFO) Contact a Small Claims Advisor. Most courts have a Small Claims Advisor, someone who gives free legal information about small claims cases. The type of services they offer varies by court.
If you received a Plaintiff’s Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court (form SC-100), it means someone is suing you in small claims court. The court sets a date to hear from both sides (a trial) before it makes a decision.
The court can attempt service of your claim by certified mail for the fee of $15.00 per defendant. lf you wish to attempt personal service, request from the clerk additional copies of the claim. The defendant copies contain information for the defendant about small claims court You must make your own arrangements for personal service.
Familiarize yourself with small claim court procedures and time limits for filing a claim. Determine the exact amount in dispute. (a) File a claim form and pay the filing fee (Form: Plaintiff’s Claim and Order to Go to Small Claims Court, Form SC-100), and (b) if you are a business, file an Authorization to Appear form (SC-109) if appropriate.
What forms do I need to start? You will need to complete the Plaintiff’s Claim and Order to Go to Small Claims Court (SC-100) to start your Small Claims case. You may also find the information on the Information for the Small Claims Plaintiff (SC-100 Info) form very helpful in explaining the Small Claims process.
Ask the Small Claims Clerk about the rules and fees for postponing a trial. Or fill out form SC-150 (or write a letter) and mail it to the court and to all other people listed on your court papers before the deadline.
ATTENTION: I. Fill out the (SC-100) Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court. • All pages of the SC-100 (pages 1-6) must be included when filing it with the Court. • You must also attach Local Form (Attachment SC-001) Notice to Small Claims Litigants.
Explains Small Claims court and tells you where you can get more information and help.
SC-100 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court Notice to the person being sued: • You are the defendant if your name is listed in 2 on page 2 of this form or on form SC-100A. The person suing you is the plaintiff, listed in 1 on page 2. • You and the plaintiff must go to court on the trial date listed below.
INFORMATION FOR THE SMALL CLAIMS PLAINTIFF SC-100-INFO This information sheet is written for the person who sues in the small claims court. It explains some of the rules of, and some general information about, the small claims court. It may also be helpful for the person who is sued.
SC-100 to Go to Small Claims Court Notice to the person being sued: • You are the defendant if your name is listed in 2 on page 2 of this form. The person suing you is the plaintiff, listed in 1 on page 2.
1. What Is Form SC-100? Form SC-100, Plaintiff’s Claim and Order to Go to Small Claims Court, is the official form used in California to file a small claims case. This form initiates your lawsuit and informs the defendant of the claim, including the amount you are seeking and the reason for the dispute.
SC-100 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court Clerk stamps date here when form is filed. Notice to the person being sued: • You are the defendant if your name is listed in 2 on page 2 of this form or on form SC-100A. The person suing you is the plaintiff, listed in 1
SMALL CLAIMS INSTRUCTIONS le ( 2. PLAINTIFFS CLAIM AND ORDER TO GO TO SMALL CLAIMS COURT (Form SC-100, 6 pages) t be completely filled out. You may type, neatly print, or u the tillable forms online. It must be signed and dated by the rty(s) bringing the action. A separate check or money order must be remitted with each claim you file, made payabl
SC-100 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court Notice to the person being sued: Clerk stamps date here when form is filed. • You are the defendant if your name is listed in 2 on page 2 of this form or on form SC-100A. The person suing you is the plaintiff, listed in 1 on page 2.
Plaintiff’s Claim and ORDER SC-100 to Go to Small Claims Court Notice to the person being sued: Clerk stamps date here when form is filed. • You are the Defendant if your name is listed in 2 on page 2 of this form. The person suing you is the Plaintiff, listed in 1 on page 2.
This form starts your California small claims lawsuit. It is used in every California small claims case.
