Motion to Set Hearing in Alberto Serna Rubalcava vs Gabriel Ruiz Garduno| Trellis.Law

On August 16, 2022 a Hearing was filed involving a dispute between Serna Rubalcava, Alberto, and Ruiz Garduno, Gabriel, for Small Claims $5,001 - $10,000 in the District Court of Santa Barbara County.

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Plaintiffs Claim and ORDER Clerk stamps dafehom whenformr'sﬁled.

to Go to Small Claims Court
Notice to the person being sued:
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You are the defendant if your name is listed in ®on page 2 of this form or
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' You and the plaintiff must go to court on the trial date listed below. If you
Darrel E. Parker. Executive Officer
do not go to court, you may lose the case. If you lose, the court can order -
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that your wages, money, or property be taken to pay this claim. M. peﬂa-aau"sta' Deputy Clerk
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Bring witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to prove your case.
‘ Read this form and all pages attached to understand the claim against you
Fill in court name and street address:

and to protect your rights. Superlor Court of California, County of Tr
Santa Barbara
Aviso al Demandado: 312 15. Cook Si
‘ Usted es cl Demandado si su nombrc figura en ® dc ‘8 pégina 2 dc C510 312-C E. Cook St
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formulario, 0 en el formulario SC-IOOA. La persona que lo demanda es el Santa Maria 93454
Dcmandante, la que ﬁgura en ® de la pagina 2. Cook
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Usted y el Demandante tienen que presentarse en la corte en la fecha del Com my; in case number when (can is ﬁled,
juicio indicada a continuacién. Si no se presenta, puedc perder el caso. Si Case Number:
pierde el caso, la corte podn’a ordenar que le quitcn de su sucldo, dinero u

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Order to Go to Court
The people In Cl) and (2) must attend court: {Clerk ﬁlls our section below.)

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Instructions for the person suing:
Do not use this form to recover COVlD-l9 rental debt, which is unpaid rent or other fmaneial obligations under a
tenancy due between March 1, 2020, and September 30,2021. (See Code of le Procedure, §l l79. 02 ) lo recover
COVlD- l9 rental debt use form
. You are the plaintiti‘. The person you are suingis the defendant.
. Before you ﬁll out this form, read form to know your rights. You can get
form SC-lOO-INFO at any courthouse or county law library, or go to yaw, 9911215 cg, gay/toga;
- Fill out pages 2, 3, and 4 of this form. Make copies ot’all the pages of this form and any attachments—one for each
party named in this case and an extra copy for yourself. lake or mail the original and the copies to the court clerk‘s
ofﬁce and pay the ﬁling fee. The clerk will write the date ofyour trial in the box above. Your court may allow
electronic ﬁling. Check your local court website for information:
- You must have someone at least 18—not you or anyone else listed in this case—give each defendant a court-stamped
copy of all pages of this form and any pages this form tells you to attach. There are special rules for “serving,” or
delivering, this form to public entities, associations, and some businesses. See forms S_C;l_0_4_. and SGML
' Go to court on your trial date listed above. Bring witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to prove your case.
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Plaintiff (list names): Case Number:
Alberto Serna Rabaleovo-
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22Cll03 150
(D The plaintiff (the person, business, or entity that is suing) is:
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Name: Alberto Scma‘Ruhe-leove Ru Q3” g '93“; Phone: @5) 354- 9921 {1305-5160-9019 ‘I
Street address; l0] 5 W. Stowcll Rd Santa Maria CA 93458
Street City State Zip
Mailing address (ifdiﬂerent):
Street City State Zip
Email address (tfavailable):
If more than one plaintiff, list next plaintiff here:
Name: Phone:
Street address:
Street City State Zip
Mailing address (tfdtﬁerent):
Sheet City State Zip
Email address (tfavailable):
E] Check here If more than two plainttﬂs and attach form SCAM
E] Check here if either plainttﬂ listed above is doing business under a fictitious- name and attach form
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Cl Check here ifany plainttﬂ' is a “licensee or "deferred deposit originator (payday lender) under Financial
Code sections 23000 et seq

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Name:
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Mailing address (f dﬂerent).
Street City State Zip
If the defendant is a corporation, limited liability company, or public entity, list the person
or agent authorized for service of process here:
Name: Job title, if known:
Address:
Street City State Zip
I] Check here Ifyour case is against more than one defendant and attach form M
1:] Check here if any defendant is on active military duty and write defendant's name here:
The plaintiff claims the defendant owes S 10,000.00 (Explain below and on next page.)
(Note: A claimfor COVID l9 rental debt cannot be made on thisform Useform

3. Why does the defendant owe the plaintiff money?
For the down payment for a studio and porch renovation that he has not completed. He has done almost no work
on this over the last year and a half

Plaintiff’s Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court 80-100. Page 2
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Plaintiff (list names): Case Number:
Alberto Scma Mathew-
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@ b. When did this happen? (Date):
lfno speciﬁc date, give the time period: Date started; 12/07/2020 Through: 05/3 ”2022
C- How did you calculate the money owed to you? (Do not include court costs or fees for service. )
h‘Ldid 40,000 as down payment and made deductions for material purchased and any work done but the balance
is over l0000

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[:l Check here ifyou need more space. Attach one sheet ofpaper or. form MC-Q3,.I__and write “SC-l 00, Item 3 at
the top.

You must ask the defendant (in person, in writing, or by phone) to pay you before you
sue. If your claim is for possession of property, you must ask the defendant to give you
the property. Have you done this?
El Yes D No If no, explain why not:
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Why are you ﬁling your claim at this courthouse?
This courthouse covers the area (check the one that applies):
a. El (1) Where the defendant lives or does business. (4) Where a contract (written or spoken) was made.
(2) Where the plaintiff’s property was damaged. signed. perfonned, or broken by the defendant or
(3) Where the plaintiff was injured. where the defendant lived or did business when the
defendant made the contract.
b. [I Where the buyer or lessee signed the contract, lives now, or lived when the contract was made, if this claim,
is about an offer or contract for personal, family, or household goods, services, or loans. (Code Civ. l’roc.,
§ 395(b).)
c. CI Where the buyer signed the contract, lives now, or lived when the contract was made, if this claim is about a
retail installment contract (like a credit card). (Civ. Code, § 1812.10.)
d. U Where the buyer signed the contract, lives now, or lived when the contract was made. or where the vehicle is
permanently garaged, if this claim is about a vehicle ﬁnance sale. (Civ. Code, § 2984.4.)
e. [I Other (specify):

(9 List the zip code of the place checked in (9 above (tfyou know): 93458

Is your claim about an attorney-client fee dispute? El Yes El No
lfyes. and ifyou have had arbitration, filloutform SCI 01, attach itto thisform, and check here: I]
Are you suing a public entity? 1:] Yes IE] No
Ifyes, you must file a written claim with the entityﬁrst. El A claim was ﬁled on (date):
if the public entity denies your claim or does not answer within the time allowed by law, you can ﬁle this-farm.

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Have you filed more than 12 other small claims within the last 12 months in California?
1:] Yes E] No lfyes. the ﬁling fee for this case will be higher.

Is your claim for more than $2,500? IE] Yes [:1 No
[fyou answer yes, you also conﬁrm that you have not filed, and you understand that you may no! file, more than two
small claims cases for more than $2,500 inCalifornia during this calendar year.

I understand that by filing a claim in small claims court, I have no right to appeal this
claim.

1 declare under penalty ofpcrjury under the laws of the State of Califomia that the information above and on any
attachments to this form is true and correct.

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Requests for Accommodations
Assistive listening systems, computer-assisted real-time captioning, or sign language interpreter
services are available if you ask at least ﬁve days before the trial. For these and other accommodations,
contact the clerk‘s ofﬁce for form MMﬁmdegmmﬂation Request. (Civ. Code, § 54.8.)

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Plaintiff‘s Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court 30-100. Fan of 6
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“ SC-100 Information for the defendant (the person being sued)
"Sma" Claims court" is a speciai court where claims for ‘ Prove this is the wrong court. Send a letter to the court
$10,000 or less are decided. Individuals, inciuding "natural before your trial explaining why you think this is the wrong court.
persons" and sole pmprielors. may claim up to 310.000. Ask the court to dismiss the claim. You must serve (give) a copy
Corporations. partnerships, public entities. and other businesses of your letter (by mail or in person) to all parties. (Your letter to
are limited to claims of $5.000. (See be!ow for exceptions.‘) The the court must say you have done so.)
process is quick and cheap. The rules are simple and informal. ~
Go to the trial and try to win your case.
You are the defendant—the person being sued. The person who is Bring
witnesses. receipts. and any evidence you need to prove your
suing you is the plaintiff. case. To have the court order a witness to go to the trial. ﬁll out
Do I need a lawyer? You may talk to a lawyer before or after form
the oases But you may no! have a lawyer represent you in court and have itserved on the witness.
(unless this is an appeal from a small claims case). - Sue the person who is suing you. It you have a claim
l-low do l get ready for court? You don't have to ﬁle any
against the plaintiff. and the claim is appropriate for small claims
papers before your trial. unless you think this is the wrong court forcourt as described on this form. you may file Defendant's Claim
y0ur case. But bring to your trial any witnesses. receipts. and (form ) and bring the claim in this action. If your claim is
evidence that support your case. And read “Be Prepared for Your for more than allowed in small daims court, you may still file it in
Trial" at small claims court if you give up the amount over the small
What if! need an accommodation? If you have a claims value amount, or you may file a claim for the full value of
disability or are hearing impaired. ﬁll out form the claim in the appropriate court If your claim is for more than
Give the form to your court clerk or the allowed in small claims court and relates to the same contract.
ADA/Access Coordinator. transaction. matter. or event that is the subject of the plaintiff's
What if I don’t speak English well? Ask the court clerk claim. you may file your claim in the appropriate court and tile a
as soon as possible [or a court-provided interpreter. You may use motion to transfer the plaintiff's claim to that court to resolve
form or a local court form both matters together. You can see a description of the amounts
to request an interpreter. If a court interpreter is unavailable for allowed in the paragraph above. titled “Small Claims Court."
your trial, it may be necessary to reschedule your trial. You cannot-
Agree with the plaintiff's claim and pay the
bring your own interpreter tor the tn‘al unless the interpreter has
been approved by the court as a certified. registered. or
money. 0r. if you can't pay the money now. go to your trial
and say you want to make payments.
provisionally qualiﬁed interpreter. (See Cal. Rules ol Court. rule
2.893. and form ° Let the case "default." It you don't settle and do not go to
Where can I get the court forms I need? Go to any the trial (default), the judge may give the plaintiff what he or she
courthouse or your county law library. or print forms at is asking fer plus court costs. It this happens. the plaintiff can
legally take your money. wages. and property lo pay the
judgment.
What happens at the trial? The judge will listen lo both
sides. The judge may make a decision at your trial or mail the
What if l need more time?
decision to you later. You can dlange the trial date if:
o You cannot go to court on the scheduled date (you will have to
What if I lose the case? If you lose. you may appeal. You’ll
pay a fee to postpone the trial), or
have to pay a lee. (Plaintiffs cannot appeal their own claims.) - You did not get served (receive this order to go to court) at least
. If you were at the trial. file form You 15 days before the trial (or 20 days if you live outside the
must file within 30 days after the clerk hands or mails you the county).
judge's decision (judgment) on fon'n or form Ask the Small Claims Clerk about the rules and fees for
postponing a tn‘at. 0r till out form (or write a letter) and
. lf you were no! at the trial. fill out and file form mail it to the court and to all other people listed on your court
to ask the judge to papers before the deadline. Enclose a check for your court fees.
cancel the judgment (decision). If the judge does not give you a unless a fee waiver was granted.
new trial, you have 10 days lo appeal the decision. File form
Need help?
For more information on appeals. see Your county's Small Claims Adviser can help for free.

Do I have options? Yes. lf you are being sued you can: l_ 1
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Settle your case before the trial. Ir you and lhe
plaintiff agree on how to settle the case before the trial. the
plaintiff must ﬁle form or a |_
0r go to
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written and signed settlement agreement with the clerk. Ask the
Small Claims Adviser for help.
‘ Exceptions: Different limits apply in an action against a defendant who is a guarantor. (See Code Civ
Proc. § 116.220(c).) Limits do not apply in an action to
recover COVlD-19 rental debt. (See Code Civ. Proc. §§ 116.223 8 1179.02; form 80-500.)

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Plaintiff‘s Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court 86-100. Page 5 of 6
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SC-100 lnformacion para el demandado (la persona demandada)
La “Cone de rectarnos menores" es one code especial donde se - Probar que es la corte equivocada. Envie una certa a la oorte
deciden casos per $10,000 o menos. Los individuos. 0 sea las antes del juicio explicando por que cree que es la oorte
'personas lisicas’ y Ios propietarios por cuenta propia. pueden equivowda. Pidale a la corte que despida el redamoTrene que
reclamar hasta $10,000. L35 corporaoiones, asociaciones, entidades entregar (dar) una oopia de su wrla (por correo 0 en persona) a
pabticas y otras empresas soto pueden redamar hasta $5.000. (Vea todas las partes. (Su carta a la corte tiene que decirque hizo Ia
abajo para las exoepciones.‘) El prooeso es rapido y econOmico. Les entrega.)
reglas son senoillas e intonnales. Usted es et Demandado—ta - Ir at juicio y tratar de ganar et caso. Ueve tesﬁgos. reoibos y
persona que se esta demandando. La persona que lo esta cualquier prueba que neoesite para probar su wso. Si desea que
demandando es el Demandanle. la oorte emita una orden de oomparecenda para que los testigos
(,Necesito un abogado? Puede hablar con un abogado antes o vayan a! iuicio. tlene e! fonnulario SC-107. Citaton'o de reclamos
despues del caso. Pero no puede tener a un abogado que lo menores (Small Claims Subpoena) y entrégueselo Iegalmente at
represente ante la corte (a menus que se trate de una apelacién de un testigo.
wso de reclamos rnenores). . Demandar a la persona que lo demandb. Si tiene un reclamo
contra el Demandanle. y el reclamo se puede presentar en la
(,COmo me prepare para ir a la corte? No tiene que presenter
cone de reclamos menores. tat come so describe en este
ningun documento antes del iuido, a menos que piense que ésta es la
oorte equivocada para su caso. Pero lleve a! juicio walquier testigos. tormulario. puede presenter el formulan'o 80-120. Redamo del
recibos y pruebas que apoyan su caso. Y lea 'Esté preparado para su demandado (Defendant's Claim) y presentarlo en este mismo
caso. Si su redamo excede el Iimite permitido en la oorte de
iuicio' en www.murrs.ca.gov/reclamosmenoras/preparese.
rectamos menores. puede igualmente presentarto en la done do
(Que hago si necesito una modiﬁcacion? Si tiene una
rectarnos menores si esta dispueslo a limitar su reclamo at
discapaa‘dad o tiene impedimentos de audia'On. tlene et tormutario
maximo permitido. o puede presentar un reclamo por el rnonto
MCI-410. Solicitud de modiﬁcaciones para discapacidad. Entregue el
fonnulario al seaetario de la code 0 at Coordinador de AocesoIADA total en la oorte apropiada. Si 50 reclamo excede el Itmile
de su corte. permitido en la cone de redamos menores y esta relacionado con
el mismo oontrato. transaociOn. asunto o aoonlecimtento que el
(,Oué pasa si no habto bien inglés? Solicits un intérprate at
reclamo del Demandante. puede presenter su reclamo en la oor‘te
secretario de la oorte lo mas pronto posible. Puede usar el formularlo
INT-300 0 un tormulario de su oorte local. Si no esta disponible un apropiada y presentar una moddn para transferir el reclamo del
Demandante a diena oorte. para poder resolver Ios dos redamos
interprets de la cone para su iuido. es posibte que se tenga que
umbiar la fecha de su iuicio. No puede Ilevar su propio interprete iuntos. Puede ver una descripdbn de los montos permitidos en el
‘ panafo anterior titulado ”Cone de reclamos menores’.
para el iuicio a menos que el interprets hays sido aprobado por la
corte como un interprets ceniticacto. registrado, o provisionalrnente . Aceptar el reclamo del Demandante y pagar et dtnero. O. si no
mliﬁcado. (Vea la regla 2.893 de las Reglas de la Cone de California. puede pagar en ese momenta. vaya al iuicio y diga que quiere
y el tormulario INT-140.) hacer los pages a plazos.
. No tr alluicio y aceptar el tallo‘ﬁ? tatta‘de comparecencia. Si
(ponds puede obtener los tonnularios de la cone que necesito?
no [legs a un amerdo con el Demandante y no ya at iuioio (tallo
Vaya a cualquier ediﬁcio de la oorte, la biblioleca legal de so oondado.
o imprima los formulanos en wwpourtssagoﬂsmalldaimsllorms por lalla de comparecencia). el juez le puede otorgar at
(pagina esta en inglés). Demandante lo que esta redamando mas Ios oostos de la oorte.
' En ese caso. el Demandanle legalmenle puede tornar su dinero.
(,Oué pasa en el iuicio? Et juez escuchara a ambas partes. El juez su sueldo 0 $05 bienes para cobrar el tallo.
puede tornar su decisibn durante la audiencia o enviarsela por oorreo
después.
race hago st necesitao mas ﬂempo? Puede cambiar Ia techa del
(UIOO st:
(,Oué pasa sl plerdo el caso? Si pierde. puede apelar. Tendra que - No puede ir a la corte en la fecha programada (tendra que pager
pagar una cuola. (El Demandante no puede apelar su propio reclamo.) una coma para aplazar el juicio). o
. Si estuvo presente en el juioio. Ilene el formulario 80-140. Aviso de
. Note entregaron Ios dooumentos legalmente (no recibio la orden
apelaciOn (Notice 01 Appeal). Trene que presentarto dentro de 30 para ir a la cone) por lo menos 15 dies antes del juicio (o 20 dles
dies después de que el secretario le entregue o envle la deeisién si vive fuera del oondado).
(tallo) del juez en el tormutario 80-200 0 80-130, Aviso de
Pregantele al secretario de rectamos menores sobre las reglas y
las
publicacibn del {alto (Notice of Entry 01 Judgment). ouotas para aplazar un juicio. 0 Ilene el formulario $0150 (0 escriba
. Si no estuvo en et juido. tlene y presente el tormutario $0135. una aorta) y envleto antes del plazo a la cone y a todas las otras
Aviso do petioibn para anular 9! ratio y Declaracibn para pedirle al
personas que ﬁguran en sus papeles de la cone. Adjunte un cheque
juez que anute el tallo (decisiOn). Si Ia oorte no le otorga un nuevo
para pagar tos oostos de la code. a menos que le hayan dado una
iuicio, tiene 10 dlas para apelar Ia decisién. Presente el formulario
exenoién.
$0140.
5Necesita ayuda? El Asesor de Reclamos Menores de su
Para oblener mas intormacibn sobre las apelaciones, vea 00me la puede ayudar sin cargo.
www.courts.ca.gow/reclamosmenores/apalaciones.
Jengo ones opclones? Si. Si lo eslan demandando. puede: f _l
. Resolver 50 case antes del juicio. Si usted y el Demandante se
ponen de acuerdo en come resolver el caso antes del juicio. e!
Demandante tiene que presenlar el fonnutario ClV-110 Solicitud de O visite www.caurrs.ca.gov/reclamosmenores/asesores.
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desestimacién (Request for Dismissal) 0 un aouerdo de resotuciOn .
escn'to y ﬁrrnado at secretario de la oorte. Pidale al Asesor de ' Excapcionu: Extston ﬁmmosilmlles an un radar-om
un parents. (Vea el coago a:
Redamos Menores que lo ayude. mmm.uauon 116.220(c).)t.osirrltzs nose-pitmetasaaiormpanm
mammmmwcowo-rswmelcwwaanmamw.m 116.223
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