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The plaintiff (the person, business, :or public entity that is suing) is:
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Name: WILLIAM LEN Phone: (510)640-3398
Street address: 2076 LAVONNE AVE. '
SAN JOSE CA. 95 1 16
Street City State Zip
Mailing address (ifdiflerent):
Street City State Zip
If more than one plaintiff, list next plaintiff here:
Name: Phone:
Street address:
Street City
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State Zip
Mailing address (zfdiflerent):
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Street City State Zip
D Check here ifmore than two plaintififs and attachform SC-I 00A.
D Check here ifeither plaintifllisted above is doing business under afictz‘tious name. Ifso, attachform SC—I 03.
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D Check here z'fany plaintiflis a ”licensee 0r “deferred deposit originator (payday lender) under Financial
Code sections 23000 et seq.
® The defendant(the person, business, or public
Name: XIANG TIM ALICHANH
entity being
Phone:
sued) is:
Street address: 1736 TORRID AVE. MODESTO CA. 95358
Street City State Zip
Mailing address (zfdiflerent); 829 DONOHOE ST. E. PALO ALTO CA. 94303
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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
E Check here ifyour case is against more than one defendant, and attachform SC—I 00A.
D Check here ifany defendant is 0n active military duty, and write his 0r her name here:
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plaintiff
Why
claims the defendant owes $ 10,000.00
does the defendant owe the plaintiff money?
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Breach of agreement. Plaintiff did not qualify for auto loan on vehicle purchase & was instructed by sales dept.
to place loan into friends name. Straw purchase. Named defendant has violated terms of agreement.Gross misrep_
When did this happen? (Date):
b. If no specific date, give the time period: Date started: Through: ,
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c. How did you calculate the money owed te you? (D0 not include court costs orfeesfor service.)
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Paid amount for down payment plus all paid monthly payments. Additional costs incurred. Defendant, Mr.
Alichanh has demanded vehicle to be returned & refuses to re-pay‘all monies already paid. Fraudulent loan;
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D Check here ifyou need more space. Attach one sheet ofpaper orform MC—031 and write “SC-I 00, Item 3 at
the top.
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Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court 50100! Page 2 °f5
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in'writinm or by phane)»to_péy you before you
must ask the defendant to glve’ you
the property. Have you done this?
E Yes D No If no, explain why pot:
Why are you filing your claim at this oourthduse?"
This courthouse covers the area (check the one that applies).-
a. E (.1) Wham the defendant lives or docs business. (4) er; a contract (written or spoken) was made,
(2) Where the plaintiff’s property was damaged. igned, performed, or broken by the defendant or
(3) Where the plaintiff was injured. hero the dcfendant lived or did business when the
efendant made the contract.
b. D Where the buyer or lessee signed tho contract, lives no or lived when the contract was made, if this claim,
is about an offer or contract for personal, family, or ho ehold goods, services, or loans. (Code Civ, Prom
§ 59-97(17))
c. D 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. D Where the buyer signed the contract, lives now, or live
then the contract was made, or where the vehicle is
permanently ganged, ifthis claim is about a vehicle fin ce sale. (Civ Code, § 2984.4.)
c. fl Other (specifil):
List the'zip code of the plaee-ehaoked in (E) abov: (zfyou know): 95148
Is your claim about an attomey-elient fee dispute
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it ta thisform, and check here: D
Are you suing a‘
public entity? D Yes E No v
Eyes, you mustfile a written claim with the entityfirst. D
A ct im was filed on (date): v:
Ifthe public entity denies ya'ur claim or does not answer within‘ he time allowed by law, you canfile thisfarm.
Have you filed more than 12 other small claims thin the last 12 months in California?
D Yes E N0 Ifyes, thefilingfeefor this case will be h ,3
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ls your claim for more than $2,500? [ail Yes
an two small claims casesfar mare than $2,500 in
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Ifyes, I have notfiled, and understand that I cannotflle, more .
California during this calendar year. E
I understand that by filing
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claim in small clalmd count, I have no right to appeal this
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I declare, under penalty ofpcrjury under California State law, that thh inform
form is true and correct. i
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0/03/20 l 8 WILLIAM LEN
Date: l
Plaintmglpes or prints name here / filainflfi'signt here
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Date: r
Secondplaintzjfi’types Var prints name hen; r _
Secondplaz'ntifl'signs here
Requests for Accommodations .
Assistive listening Systems, computer—assisted rea r-time captioning, or sign language
interpreter
the clerk’s office for fonn
services are available if you ask at least five days Before the trial. Contact
MC-41 0, Requestfor Accommodations by Person With Disabilities and Response. (Civ. Code. § 54.8.)
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Revised January 1. 2017
Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small
(Small Clalms
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"Small claims court" is a special court where claims for .. Prove this is the wrong court. Send a letter to the court
$10,000 or less are decided. Individuals, including "natural before your trial explaining why you think this is the wrong court.
Ask the court to dismiss the claim. You must serve (give) a copy
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persons" and sole proprietors, may claim up to $10,000.
Corporations, partnerships, public entities, and other businesses of your letter (by mail or in person) to all parties. (Your letter to
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are limited to claims of $5.000. (See below for exceptions.*) The thecourt 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. Bring
You are the defendant—the person being sued.'The person who is
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
VDo l need a lawyer? You may talk to a lawyer before or after form SC-107 (Small Claims Subpoena) and have it served on
the case. But you may not have a lawyer represent you in court the witness.
(unless this is an appeal from a small claims case). Sue the person who is suing you; Ifyou have a claim
How do l get ready for court? You don’t have to file any against the and the claim is appropriate for small claims
plaintiff,
court as described on this form, you may file Defendant's Claim
papers before your trial, unless you think this is the wrong court
(form SC-120) and bring the claim in this action. if your claim is
for your case. But bring to your trial any witnesses, receipts, and
for more than allowed in small claims court, you may stiil file it in
evidence that supports your case. And read "Be Prepared for Your
Trial" at www.courts.ca.gov/smallclaims/prepare. small claims court if you give up the amount over the small
claims value amount, or you may filea claim for the full value of
What if l need an accommodation? Ifyou have a the claim in the appropriate court. If your claim is for more than
disability or are hearing impaired. fill out form MC-410, Request for allowed in small claims court and relates to the same contract,
Accommodations. Give the form to your court clerk or the ADA/ transaction, matter, or event that is the subject of the plaintiff‘s
Access Coordinator. claim,you may file your claim in the appropriate court and file a
What if l don’t speak English well? Ask the court clerk motion to trahsfer the plaintiff's ‘s claim to that court to resolve
as soon as possible if your court has a court-provided interpreter both matters together. You can see a description of the amounts
available and how to request one. A co'urt—provided interpreter may allowed in the paragraph above titled “Small Claims Court.”
not be available. Alternatively, you may bring an adult who is not a - Agree with the plaintiff's claim and pay the
witness or an attorney to interpret for you or ask the court for a list money. Or, you can't pay the money now. go to your trial
if
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of interpreters for hire.
and say you want to make payments.
Where can get the court forms need? Go to any
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Let the case "default." If you don't and do not go to settle
courthouse or your county law library. or print forms at www. the trial (default), the judge what he or she
may give the plaintiff
courts.ca.gov/sma//claims/forms. is asking for plus court costs. lf this happens, the plaintiff can
What happens at the trial? The judge will listen to both legally take your money, wages, and property to pay the
sides. The judge may make a decision at your trial or mail the judgment.
decision to you later. What if I need more time?
What if | .lose the case? you lose. you may
If appeal. You'll You can change the trial date if:
have to pay a fee. (Plaintiffs cannot appeal their own claims.) . You cannot go to court on the scheduled date (you will have to
pay a fee to postpone the trial), or
. If you were at the trial, file form SC-140, Notice Oprpeal. You
must file within 30 days after the clerk hands or mails you the You did not get served (receive this order to go to court) at least
judge's decision (iudgment) on form 80-200 or form SC-130, 15 days before the trial (or 20 days if you live outside the
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Notice of Entry of Judgment. county), or
. Ifyou were not at the trial, fill out and file form SC-135, Notice of . You need more time to get an interpreter. One postponement is
Motion to Vacate Judgment and Declaration, to ask the judge to allowed, and you will not have to pay a fee to delay the triai.
cancel the judgment (decision). If the judge does not give you a Ask the Small Claims Clerk about the rules and fees for
new trial, you have 1O days to appeal the decision. File form postponing a trial. Or fill out form SC-150 (or write a letter) and
. SC-140. mail it to the court and to all other people listed on your court
For more information on appeals, see www.coun‘s.ca.gov/ papers before the deadline. Enclose a check for your court fees,
smallclaims/appea/s. unless a fee waiver was granted.
Do have options?
l Need help?
Yes.
- Settle
If you are being sued, you can:
your case before the and the
trial. Ifyou
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C?) Your county’s Small Claims Advisor can help for free.
plaintiff agree on how to
form ClV—1 10. Request
settle the case, the plaintiff must
for Dismissal. with the clerk. A‘sk the
file r Small=Claims Advisor
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Small Claims Advisor for help. (408) 8822100, (Options 2, 6)
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Or go to www.courts.ca.gov/smallclaims/advisor.
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Exceptions: Different limits apply in an action against a defendant who is a guarantor. (See Code Civ. Proc., § 116.220(c).)
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(Small Claims)
SC-1 00 Informacién para el demandado (la persona demandada)
La “Corte de reclamos menores" es una corte especial donde se . Probar que es la corte equivocada. Envie una carta a la corte
deciden cases por $10,000 o menos. Los individuos. o sea las antes del juicio explicando por qué cree que es Ia corte
“personas fisicas" y los propietarios por cuenta propia, pueden equivocada. PI’dale a Ia corte que despida el reclamo.Tiene que
reclamar hasta $1 0,000. Las corporaciones. asociaciones, e'ntidades entregar (dar) una copia de su carta (por correo o en persona) a
pablicas y otras empresas solo pueden reclamar hasta $5,000. (Vea todas las partes. (Su carta a Ia corte tiene que decir que hizo Ia
abajo para las excepciones.*) El proceso es répido y barato. Las entrega.)
reglas son sencillas e informales. Usted es el Demandado—Ia . Ir al juicio y tratar de ganar el caso. Lleve testigos. recibos y
persona que se esta' demandando. La persona que lo esté cualquier prueba que necesite para probar su caso. Si desea que
demandando es el Demandante. Ia una orden de comparecencia para que los testigos
corte emita
vayan formulario SC-107, Citaton'o de reclamos
al juicio, Ilene el
(:Necesito un abogado? Puede hablar con un abogado antes o
después del caso. Pero no puede tener a un abogado que lo menores (Small Claims Subpoena) y entrégueselo legalmente al
testigo.
represente ante la cone (a menos que se trate de una apelacién de un
. Demandar a la persona que lo demandé. Si tiene un reclamo
caso de reclamos menores).
contra Demandante, y el reclamo se puede presentar en la
el
¢Cémo me preparo para ir a la corte? No tiene que presenter
corte de reclamos menores, tal como se describe en este
ningunos papeles antes del juicio, a menos que piense que ésta es Ia
formulario, puede presentar el formulario SC-120, Reclamo del
corte e'quivocada para su caso. Pero lleve al juicio cualquier testigos,
demandado (Defendant’s Claim) y presentarlo en este mismo
recibos y pruebas que apoyan su caso. Y lea “Esté preparado para su
' caso. Si su reclamo excede el limite permitido en la corte de
juicio” en www.courts.ca.gov/reclamosmenores/preparese.
reclamos menores, puede igualmente presentarlo en la corte de
¢Qué hago si necesito una adaptacio’n? Si tiene una discapacidad reclamos menores si esté dispuesto a limitar su reclamo al
o tiene impedimentos de audicién, Ilene el formulario MC—410, ma’ximo permitido. o puede presentar un reclamo por el monto
Request for Accomodations. Entregue el formulario al secretario de la
total en la corte apropiada. Si su reclamo excede el limite
corte o al Coordinador de Acceso/ADA de su corte.
permitido en Ia corte de reclamos menores y esté relacionado con
(,Qué pasa si PregL'mtele al secretario de Ia
no hablo bien inglés? el mismo contrato, transaccién. asunto o acontecimiento que el
corte Io ma's pronto posible juzgado habré un intérprete
si en el reclamo del Demandante, puede presentar su reclamo en la corte
disponible y cémo solicitarlo. No siempre esta’n disponibles los apropiada y presentar una mocién para transferir el reclamo del
intérpretes de la corte. Otra opcién es Ilevar a un adulto que pueda Demandante a dicha corte, para poder resolver los dos reclamos
interpretar para usted siempre que esa persona no sea un testigo ni juntos. Puede ver una descripcién de los montos permitidos en el
un abogado. O puede pedir a la corte una lista de intérpretes pérrafo anterior titulado “Corte de reclamos menores".
particulares disponibles para contratar. Aeptar el reclamo del Demandante y pagar el dinero. O. si no
¢Do’nde puedo obtener los formularios de la corte que necesito? puede pagar en ese momento, vaya al juicio y diga que quiere
Vaya a cualquier edificio de la corte, la biblioteca legal de su condado, hacer los pagos. -
o imprima los formularios en www.courts.ca.govl smallclaims/fon'ns No ir al y aceptar el fallo por falta de comparecencia. Si
juicio
(pa’gina esté en inglés). no un acuerdo con el Demandante y no va al juicio (fallo
llega a
(,Qué pasa en el juicio? El juez escuchara’ a ambas partes. El juez por falta de comparecencia). el juez le puede otorgar al
puede tomar su decisién durante la audiencia o envia’rsela por correo Demandante lo que esta’ reclamando ma’s los costos de la corte.
después. En ese caso, el Demandante legalmente puede tomar su dinero.
(,Qué pasa si pierdo el caso? Si pierde, puede apelar. Tendra’ que su sueldo o sus bienes para cobrar el fallo.
pagar una cuota. (El Demandante no puede apelar su propio reclamo.) (,Qué hago si necesito més tiempo? Puede cambiar la fecha del
. Si estuvo presente en el juicio, Ilene el formulario SC-1 40, Aviso de JuICIo SI:
No puede ir a la corte en la fecha programada (tendré que pagar
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apelacién (Notice of Appeal). Tiene que presentarlo dentro de 30
dias después de que el secretario le entregue o envie la decisién una cuota para aplazar el juicio), o
(fallo) del juez en el formulario SC-200 o SC-‘I 30, Aviso de -
No le entregaron los documentos legalmente (no recibié la orden
publicacién del fallo (Notice of Entry of Judgment). para ir a Ia corte) por Io menos 15 dias antes del juicio (é 20 dias
si vive fuera del condado), o
. Si no estuvo en el juicio, Ilene y presente el formulario SC-1 35,
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Necesita ma’s tiempo para conseguir intérprete. (Se permite un
Aviso de peticién para anular el fallo y Declaracién para pedirle al
solo aplazamiento sin tener que pagar cuota para aplazar el
juez que anule el fallo (decisién). Si Ia corte no le otorga un nuevo
juicio).
juicio, tiene 10 dias para apelar la decision. Presente el formulario
Pregflntele al secretario de reclamos menores sobre las reglas y las
SC-140.
cuotas para aplazar un juicio. O Ilene el formulario SC-150 (o escriba
Para obtener més informacién sobre las apelaciones, vea www.
una carta) y envielo antes del plazo a la corte y a todas las otras
courts.ca.gov/reclamosmenores/ape/aciones.
personas que figuran en sus papeles de la corte. Adjunte un cheque
a_Tengo otras opciones? Si. Si lo estén demandando, puede: para pagar los costos de la corte. a menos que le hayan dado una
exencién.
. Resolver su caso antes del juicio. Si usted y el Demandante se
ponen de acuerdo en cémo resolver el caso, el Demandante tiene (,Necesita ayuda? El Asesor de Reclamos Menores de su
que presenter el formulario ClV—1 1 0, Solicitud de desestirnacion condado le puede ayudar sin cargo.
(Request for Dismissal) ante el secretario de la corte. Pidale al
Small-Claims Adviser
Asesor de Reclamos Menores que Io ayude.
(408) 882-2100, (Options 2, 6)
O visite www.courts.ca.gov/reclamosmenores/asesores.
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Excepclones: Existen diferentes llmites en un reclamo contra un garanle. (Vea el d
eigo de Procedimiento Civil, seccién 116.220 (c).)
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Para Ir a la Corte de Reclamos Menores
(Reclamos Menores)
SC~1 00A Other Plalntlffs 6r Defendanw Wfigfifimggga
l This form 1s attached to form SC—IOO, item 1 or 2
(D If more than two plaintiffs (person, business, or entity suing), list their information below.
Other plaintist name:
Street address: _
Phone:
City: State: Zip:
Mailing address (zfdifl‘Erem):
City: State: Zip: _
Is this plainnfidoing business under afictifiaus name? D Yes D No Ifyes. attachform 80103.
Other plaintiff’s name:
Street address: a Phone:
City: State: Zip:
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MODESTO CA. 95358 Street City State Zip Mailing address (zfdiflerent); 829 DONOHOE ST. E. PALO ALTO CA. 94303 ' 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 E Check here ifyour case is against more than one defendant, and attachform SC—I 00A. D Check here ifany defendant is 0n active military duty, and write his 0r her name here: ® The a. plaintiff Why claims the defendant owes $ 10,000.00 does the defendant owe the plaintiff money? . (Explain below).- Breach of agreement. Plaintiff did not qualify for auto loan on vehicle purchase & was instructed by sales dept. to place loan into friends name. Straw purchase. Named defendant has violated terms of agreement.Gross misrep_ When did this happen? (Date): b. If no specific date, give the time period: Date started: Through: , I c. How did you calculate the money owed te you? (D0 not include court costs orfeesfor service.) _ Paid amount for down payment plus all paid monthly payments. Additional costs incurred. Defendant, Mr. Alichanh has demanded vehicle to be returned & refuses to re-pay‘all monies already paid. Fraudulent loan; ” D Check here ifyou need more space. Attach one sheet ofpaper orform MC—031 and write “SC-I 00, Item 3 at the top. ““59”?"“a'ymm7 Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court 50100! Page 2 °f5 Plaintiff’s (Small Claims) 9 Plaintiff (list names): Case Number: W fl ”figgflfi? s WILLIAM LEN a .3 y. “9% Cy Q 5 ww- E ® You must ask the defendant (In pérson, sue. If your claim ls for possession of property,'y au in'writinm or by phane)»to_péy you before you must ask the defendant to glve’ you the property. Have you done this? E Yes D No If no, explain why pot: Why are you filing your claim at this oourthduse?" This courthouse covers the area (check the one that applies).- a. E (.1) Wham the defendant lives or docs business. (4) er; a contract (written or spoken) was made, (2) Where the plaintiff’s property was damaged. igned, performed, or broken by the defendant or (3) Where the plaintiff was injured. hero the dcfendant lived or did business when the efendant made the contract. b. D Where the buyer or lessee signed tho contract, lives no or lived when the contract was made, if this claim, is about an offer or contract for personal, family, or ho ehold goods, services, or loans. (Code Civ, Prom § 59-97(17)) c. D 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. D Where the buyer signed the contract, lives now, or live then the contract was made, or where the vehicle is permanently ganged, ifthis claim is about a vehicle fin ce sale. (Civ Code, § 2984.4.) c. fl Other (specifil): List the'zip code of the plaee-ehaoked in (E) abov: (zfyou know): 95148 Is your claim about an attomey-elient fee dispute . U Yes E N0 Ifyes, and ifyou have had arbitration, fill outfbrm SC-IOI. cm ch ll it ta thisform, and check here: D Are you suing a‘ public entity? D Yes E No v Eyes, you mustfile a written claim with the entityfirst. D A ct im was filed on (date): v: Ifthe public entity denies ya'ur claim or does not answer within‘ he time allowed by law, you canfile thisfarm. Have you filed more than 12 other small claims thin the last 12 months in California? D Yes E N0 Ifyes, thefilingfeefor this case will be h ,3 her. ls your claim for more than $2,500? [ail Yes an two small claims casesfar mare than $2,500 in l Ifyes, I have notfiled, and understand that I cannotflle, more . California during this calendar year. E I understand that by filing a’ claim in small clalmd count, I have no right to appeal this ,olaim. E I I declare, under penalty ofpcrjury under California State law, that thh inform form is true and correct. i | 0/03/20 l 8 WILLIAM LEN Date: l Plaintmglpes or prints name here / filainflfi'signt here ' Date: r Secondplaintzjfi’types Var prints name hen; r _ Secondplaz'ntifl'signs here Requests for Accommodations . Assistive listening Systems, computer—assisted rea r-time captioning, or sign language interpreter the clerk’s office for fonn services are available if you ask at least five days Before the trial. Contact MC-41 0, Requestfor Accommodations by Person With Disabilities and Response. (Civ. Code. § 54.8.) 59100: Page Revised January 1. 2017 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small (Small Clalms Claims Court a 3 °f5 mi ma / SC-1 00 Information for the defendant (the person being sued) "Small claims court" is a special court where claims for .. Prove this is the wrong court. Send a letter to the court $10,000 or less are decided. Individuals, including "natural before your trial explaining why you think this is the wrong court. Ask the court to dismiss the claim. You must serve (give) a copy ' persons" and sole proprietors, may claim up to $10,000. 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 below for exceptions.*) The thecourt 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. Bring You are the defendant—the person being sued.'The person who is 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 VDo l need a lawyer? You may talk to a lawyer before or after form SC-107 (Small Claims Subpoena) and have it served on the case. But you may not have a lawyer represent you in court the witness. (unless this is an appeal from a small claims case). Sue the person who is suing you; Ifyou have a claim How do l get ready for court? You don’t have to file any against the and the claim is appropriate for small claims plaintiff, court as described on this form, you may file Defendant's Claim papers before your trial, unless you think this is the wrong court (form SC-120) and bring the claim in this action. if your claim is for your case. But bring to your trial any witnesses, receipts, and for more than allowed in small claims court, you may stiil file it in evidence that supports your case. And read "Be Prepared for Your Trial" at www.courts.ca.gov/smallclaims/prepare. small claims court if you give up the amount over the small claims value amount, or you may filea claim for the full value of What if l need an accommodation? Ifyou have a the claim in the appropriate court. If your claim is for more than disability or are hearing impaired. fill out form MC-410, Request for allowed in small claims court and relates to the same contract, Accommodations. Give the form to your court clerk or the ADA/ transaction, matter, or event that is the subject of the plaintiff‘s Access Coordinator. claim,you may file your claim in the appropriate court and file a What if l don’t speak English well? Ask the court clerk motion to trahsfer the plaintiff's ‘s claim to that court to resolve as soon as possible if your court has a court-provided interpreter both matters together. You can see a description of the amounts available and how to request one. A co'urt—provided interpreter may allowed in the paragraph above titled “Small Claims Court.” not be available. Alternatively, you may bring an adult who is not a - Agree with the plaintiff's claim and pay the witness or an attorney to interpret for you or ask the court for a list money. Or, you can't pay the money now. go to your trial if ' of interpreters for hire. and say you want to make payments. Where can get the court forms need? Go to any l l Let the case "default." If you don't and do not go to settle courthouse or your county law library. or print forms at www. the trial (default), the judge what he or she may give the plaintiff courts.ca.gov/sma//claims/forms. is asking for plus court costs. lf this happens, the plaintiff can What happens at the trial? The judge will listen to both legally take your money, wages, and property to pay the sides. The judge may make a decision at your trial or mail the judgment. decision to you later. What if I need more time? What if | .lose the case? you lose. you may If appeal. You'll You can change the trial date if: have to pay a fee. (Plaintiffs cannot appeal their own claims.) . You cannot go to court on the scheduled date (you will have to pay a fee to postpone the trial), or . If you were at the trial, file form SC-140, Notice Oprpeal. You must file within 30 days after the clerk hands or mails you the You did not get served (receive this order to go to court) at least judge's decision (iudgment) on form 80-200 or form SC-130, 15 days before the trial (or 20 days if you live outside the ' Notice of Entry of Judgment. county), or . Ifyou were not at the trial, fill out and file form SC-135, Notice of . You need more time to get an interpreter. One postponement is Motion to Vacate Judgment and Declaration, to ask the judge to allowed, and you will not have to pay a fee to delay the triai. cancel the judgment (decision). If the judge does not give you a Ask the Small Claims Clerk about the rules and fees for new trial, you have 1O days to appeal the decision. File form postponing a trial. Or fill out form SC-150 (or write a letter) and . SC-140. mail it to the court and to all other people listed on your court For more information on appeals, see www.coun‘s.ca.gov/ papers before the deadline. Enclose a check for your court fees, smallclaims/appea/s. unless a fee waiver was granted. Do have options? l Need help? Yes. - Settle If you are being sued, you can: your case before the and the trial. Ifyou r C?) Your county’s Small Claims Advisor can help for free. plaintiff agree on how to form ClV—1 10. Request settle the case, the plaintiff must for Dismissal. with the clerk. A‘sk the file r Small=Claims Advisor _‘ Small Claims Advisor for help. (408) 8822100, (Options 2, 6) _J Or go to www.courts.ca.gov/smallclaims/advisor. * Exceptions: Different limits apply in an action against a defendant who is a guarantor. (See Code Civ. Proc., § 116.220(c).) SC-1 00, Page 4 Revised January 1, 2017 Plaintiff’s Claim and O RDER to Go to Small Claims Court of 5 ' (Small Claims) SC-1 00 Informacién para el demandado (la persona demandada) La “Corte de reclamos menores" es una corte especial donde se . Probar que es la corte equivocada. Envie una carta a la corte deciden cases por $10,000 o menos. Los individuos. o sea las antes del juicio explicando por qué cree que es Ia corte “personas fisicas" y los propietarios por cuenta propia, pueden equivocada. PI’dale a Ia corte que despida el reclamo.Tiene que reclamar hasta $1 0,000. Las corporaciones. asociaciones, e'ntidades entregar (dar) una copia de su carta (por correo o en persona) a pablicas y otras empresas solo pueden reclamar hasta $5,000. (Vea todas las partes. (Su carta a Ia corte tiene que decir que hizo Ia abajo para las excepciones.*) El proceso es répido y barato. Las entrega.) reglas son sencillas e informales. Usted es el Demandado—Ia . Ir al juicio y tratar de ganar el caso. Lleve testigos. recibos y persona que se esta' demandando. La persona que lo esté cualquier prueba que necesite para probar su caso. Si desea que demandando es el Demandante. Ia una orden de comparecencia para que los testigos corte emita vayan formulario SC-107, Citaton'o de reclamos al juicio, Ilene el (:Necesito un abogado? Puede hablar con un abogado antes o después del caso. Pero no puede tener a un abogado que lo menores (Small Claims Subpoena) y entrégueselo legalmente al testigo. represente ante la cone (a menos que se trate de una apelacién de un . Demandar a la persona que lo demandé. Si tiene un reclamo caso de reclamos menores). contra Demandante, y el reclamo se puede presentar en la el ¢Cémo me preparo para ir a la corte? No tiene que presenter corte de reclamos menores, tal como se describe en este ningunos papeles antes del juicio, a menos que piense que ésta es Ia formulario, puede presentar el formulario SC-120, Reclamo del corte e'quivocada para su caso. Pero lleve al juicio cualquier testigos, demandado (Defendant’s Claim) y presentarlo en este mismo recibos y pruebas que apoyan su caso. Y lea “Esté preparado para su ' caso. Si su reclamo excede el limite permitido en la corte de juicio” en www.courts.ca.gov/reclamosmenores/preparese. reclamos menores, puede igualmente presentarlo en la corte de ¢Qué hago si necesito una adaptacio’n? Si tiene una discapacidad reclamos menores si esté dispuesto a limitar su reclamo al o tiene impedimentos de audicién, Ilene el formulario MC—410, ma’ximo permitido. o puede presentar un reclamo por el monto Request for Accomodations. Entregue el formulario al secretario de la total en la corte apropiada. Si su reclamo excede el limite corte o al Coordinador de Acceso/ADA de su corte. permitido en Ia corte de reclamos menores y esté relacionado con (,Qué pasa si PregL'mtele al secretario de Ia no hablo bien inglés? el mismo contrato, transaccién. asunto o acontecimiento que el corte Io ma's pronto posible juzgado habré un intérprete si en el reclamo del Demandante, puede presentar su reclamo en la corte disponible y cémo solicitarlo. No siempre esta’n disponibles los apropiada y presentar una mocién para transferir el reclamo del intérpretes de la corte. Otra opcién es Ilevar a un adulto que pueda Demandante a dicha corte, para poder resolver los dos reclamos interpretar para usted siempre que esa persona no sea un testigo ni juntos. Puede ver una descripcién de los montos permitidos en el un abogado. O puede pedir a la corte una lista de intérpretes pérrafo anterior titulado “Corte de reclamos menores". particulares disponibles para contratar. Aeptar el reclamo del Demandante y pagar el dinero. O. si no ¢Do’nde puedo obtener los formularios de la corte que necesito? puede pagar en ese momento, vaya al juicio y diga que quiere Vaya a cualquier edificio de la corte, la biblioteca legal de su condado, hacer los pagos. - o imprima los formularios en www.courts.ca.govl smallclaims/fon'ns No ir al y aceptar el fallo por falta de comparecencia. Si juicio (pa’gina esté en inglés). no un acuerdo con el Demandante y no va al juicio (fallo llega a (,Qué pasa en el juicio? El juez escuchara’ a ambas partes. El juez por falta de comparecencia). el juez le puede otorgar al puede tomar su decisién durante la audiencia o envia’rsela por correo Demandante lo que esta’ reclamando ma’s los costos de la corte. después. En ese caso, el Demandante legalmente puede tomar su dinero. (,Qué pasa si pierdo el caso? Si pierde, puede apelar. Tendra’ que su sueldo o sus bienes para cobrar el fallo. pagar una cuota. (El Demandante no puede apelar su propio reclamo.) (,Qué hago si necesito més tiempo? Puede cambiar la fecha del . Si estuvo presente en el juicio, Ilene el formulario SC-1 40, Aviso de JuICIo SI: No puede ir a la corte en la fecha programada (tendré que pagar - apelacién (Notice of Appeal). Tiene que presentarlo dentro de 30 dias después de que el secretario le entregue o envie la decisién una cuota para aplazar el juicio), o (fallo) del juez en el formulario SC-200 o SC-‘I 30, Aviso de - No le entregaron los documentos legalmente (no recibié la orden publicacién del fallo (Notice of Entry of Judgment). para ir a Ia corte) por Io menos 15 dias antes del juicio (é 20 dias si vive fuera del condado), o . Si no estuvo en el juicio, Ilene y presente el formulario SC-1 35, - Necesita ma’s tiempo para conseguir intérprete. (Se permite un Aviso de peticién para anular el fallo y Declaracién para pedirle al solo aplazamiento sin tener que pagar cuota para aplazar el juez que anule el fallo (decisién). Si Ia corte no le otorga un nuevo juicio). juicio, tiene 10 dias para apelar la decision. Presente el formulario Pregflntele al secretario de reclamos menores sobre las reglas y las SC-140. cuotas para aplazar un juicio. O Ilene el formulario SC-150 (o escriba Para obtener més informacién sobre las apelaciones, vea www. una carta) y envielo antes del plazo a la corte y a todas las otras courts.ca.gov/reclamosmenores/ape/aciones. personas que figuran en sus papeles de la corte. Adjunte un cheque a_Tengo otras opciones? Si. Si lo estén demandando, puede: para pagar los costos de la corte. a menos que le hayan dado una exencién. . Resolver su caso antes del juicio. Si usted y el Demandante se ponen de acuerdo en cémo resolver el caso, el Demandante tiene (,Necesita ayuda? El Asesor de Reclamos Menores de su que presenter el formulario ClV—1 1 0, Solicitud de desestirnacion condado le puede ayudar sin cargo. (Request for Dismissal) ante el secretario de la corte. Pidale al Small-Claims Adviser Asesor de Reclamos Menores que Io ayude. (408) 882-2100, (Options 2, 6) O visite www.courts.ca.gov/reclamosmenores/asesores. - J ‘ Excepclones: Existen diferentes llmites en un reclamo contra un garanle. (Vea el d eigo de Procedimiento Civil, seccién 116.220 (c).) SC-1 00, Page 5 Revised January 1, 2017 Reclamo Demandante y ORDEN del of 5 Para Ir a la Corte de Reclamos Menores (Reclamos Menores) SC~1 00A Other Plalntlffs 6r Defendanw Wfigfifimggga l This form 1s attached to form SC—IOO, item 1 or 2 (D If more than two plaintiffs (person, business, or entity suing), list their information below. Other plaintist name: Street address: _ Phone: City: State: Zip: Mailing address (zfdifl‘Erem): City: State: Zip: _ Is this plainnfidoing business under afictifiaus name? D Yes D No Ifyes. attachform 80103. Other plaintiff’s name: Street address: a Phone: City: State: Zip: