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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO
Document Scanning Lead Sheet
Jun-30-2015 11:38 am
Case Number: CSM-15-850078
Filing Date: Jun-30-2015 11:32
Filed by: ELIAS BUTT
Juke Box: 001 Image: 04972942
CLAIM OF PLAINTIFF
PATRICIA HUDSON VS. CARITAS MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
001004972942
Instructions:
Please place this sheet on top of the document to be scanned.©
Plaintiffs Claim and ORDER
paca to Go to Small Claims Court
Notice to the person being sued:
You are the Defendant if your name is listed in @ on page 2 of this
form. The person Suing you is the Plaintiff, listed in (2) on page 2.
You and the Plaintiff must go to court on the trial date listed below. If you
do not go to court, you may lose the case.
If you lose, the court can order that your wages, money, or property be
taken to pay this claim.
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 and to protect your rights.
Aviso al Demandado:
Usted es el Demandado si su nombre figura en @de la pagina 2
de este formulario. La persona que lo demanda es el Demandante, la que
figura en (4) de la pagina 2.
Usted y el Demandante tienen que presentarse en la corte en la fecha del
juicio indicada a continuacién. Si no se presenta, puede perder el caso.
Si pierde el caso la corte podria ordenar que le quiten de su sueldo, dinero u
Clerk stamps dale here'when form is filed.
F Ss 1 L&D
‘ounty of San Francisco
JUN 3.0 2015
CLERK OF THE,CQURT
BY: aS.
Fill in court name and street address:
Superior Court of California, County of
San Francisco
400 McAllister Street
San Francisco, CA
94102
Clerk fills in case number and case name.
Ss A 4s 0 o7e
otros bienes para pagar este reclamo.
Lieve testigos, recibos y cualquier otra prueba que necesite para probar su c:
+ Leaeste
olgol-Ten OM CToM Comers ltLas
The people in (4) and @ must go to court: (Clerk fills out section below.)
formulario y todas las paginas adjuntas para entender la demanda en su contra y para proteger su:
Case Name: Con tas
Hudson_V., Managem
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s derechos.
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Depanmeg Name and address «
of court if different from above
Date Time
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3.
Date: JUN 3 0.2015 _
Clerk, by
Instructions for the person suing:
You are the Plaintiff. The person you are suing is the Defendant.
Before you fill out this form, read Form SC-
SC-100-INFO at any courthouse or county law library, or go lo: www.cour
Fill out pages 2 and 3 0
this case and an extra copy for yourself.) Take or mail the original and these copies t
the filing fee. The clerk will write the date of your trial in the box above.
~ You must have
copy of all 5 pages of this f
delivering, this form to pub!
and SC-104C.
Go to court on your trial date listed above. Brin
form and any pages this form tells you to attach,
ic entities, associations, and some businesses.
[this form. Then make copies of all pages of this form. (Make | copy for ¢
‘0 the court clerk's office and pay
someone at Ieast 18 - not you or anyone else listed in this case - give each Defendant ac
100-INFO, /nformation for the Plaintiff, to know your rights. Get
ts.ca.gov/smallclaims/forms.
. There are special rules for “serving,” or
Sec Forms SC-104, SC-104B,
2 witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to prove your case.
‘Judicial Counc! of Calflora, www.courts.ca gov
Revised January 1, 2012, Mandatory Form
wi Procedure, §§ 116 110 et seq
“sews
to Go to Small Claims Court
(Small Claims)
Coae ot
Martin Dears
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“e+ ESSENTIAL FORMS
Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER
‘SC-100, Page t of 5
>
ach party named in
ourt-stampede eo
Cagé RilrAbers
Plaintiff (lst names): YORCICIO_Wudeen
G) The Plaintiff (the person, business, or public entity that is suing) is:
Name: — Phone:
Street address: = qs
Street City State Zip
Mai ling address (if different):
Street City State Zip
If more than one Plaintiff, list next Plaintiff here:
Name: Phone:
Street address: -
Street City State Zip
Mailing address (if diferent):
Street City State Zp
(QQ Check here if more than 2 Plaintiffs and attach Form SC-100A.
CQ Check-here if either Plaintiff listed above is doing business under a fictitious name. If so, attach Form SC-103.
The Defendant (the person, business, or public entity being sued) is:
@ Name: Catus “Management 5 cporatian
Phone:
sueet addres. 1358 Valencia SI San trancisco, Ca A416
City ‘State Zp
Street
Mailing address (if diferent): -
_ Street City State Zp
If more.than one Defendant. listnext Defendant here:
Name: eo wee . Phone:
Street City State Zp»
Mailing address (if different): a 2
Street City State Zp
(CQ Check here if more than 2 Defendants and attach Form SC-100A.
CD) Check here if any Defendant is on active military duty, and write his or her name here:
‘
(3) The Plaintiff claims the Defendant owes $__ QO
a. does the Defendant owe the Plaintiff money? \¥
CA Yui 4 (
b.. When did this happen? (Date): — 0O/PHIIS
If no specific date, give the time period: Date started: _.._-__________. Through:
c. AN did you gee money owed to,you? (Do not include court costs or fees for service) = ____
Ye a he, @. GELECL \ak DAK NGS. Smen .
(Check here if you need more space. Attach one sheet of paper or Form MC-031 and write "SC-100, Item 3” at
the top. *
Revs sry 202 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER $-100, Page 2015
SorinDesis_ to Go'to Smail Claims Court : >
(2) semua Fan (Small Claims)Plaintiff (Zist names): Patricia, ud
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*, 6 e
Case Number
You must ask the Defendant (in person, in writing, or by phone) to pay you before you
sue. Have you done this? (] Yes No
t wont (4
Ifno, explain why not:
Why are you filing your claim at this courthouse?
This courthouse covers the area (check the one that upplies)
(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, performed, 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.
a.
b. (CC) 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.
Proc., § 395(b).)
(CQ 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). (Civil Code, § 1812.10.)
d. (C} 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. (Civil Code, § 2984.4.)
e. () Other (specify):
c.
@) List the zip code of the place checked in @)above (if you know): GAS
(a) Are you suing a public entity? [2 Yes Of No
1s your claim about an attorney-client fee dispute? (] Yes 4 No
Ifyes, and if you have had arbitration, fill out Form SC-101, attach it to this form, and check here: Q
If yes, you must file a written claim with the entity first. (A claim was filed on (date). .
Uf the public entity denies your claim or does not answer within the time allowed by law, you can file this form
Have you filed more than 12 other small claims within the last 12 months in California?
CQ Yes A No Uf yes, the filing fee for this case will be higher.
1 understand that by filing a claim in small claims court, | have no right to appeal this claim.
IT have not filed, and understand that } cannot file, more than two small claims cases for more than $2,500 in
California during this calendar ycar.
1 declare, under penalty of perjury under California State law, that the information above and on any attachments to
this form is true and correct
Yoiyica \whson ly SY
Date: O@(t0lis & -
Plainnf signs here’ y
Plaimiff types or prints name here
Date: oe ey
Second Plaintiff types or prints name here Second Plaintiff signs here
Requests for Accommodations
Assistive listening systems, computer-assisted, real-time captioning, or sign language interpreter
services are available if you ask at least 5 days before the trial. Contact the clerk's office for Form
MC-410, Request for Accommodations by Persons With Disabilities and Response. (Civil Code, § 54.8.)
SC=100, Page 3 of 5
Revised Janwary 1.2012" Plaintiffs Claim and ORDER >
Ty Monta
SOP ESA RNS
to Go to Smail Claims Court
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Information for the Defendant (the person being sued)
“Small claims court” is a special court where claims
for $5,000 or less are decided. A “natural person" (not a
business or public entity) may generally claim up to
$10,000, including a sole proprietor. (*Sec below for
exceptions.) The process is quick and cheap. The rules are
simple and informal. .
You are the Defendant - the person being sued. The
person who is suing you is the Plaintiff.
Do! need a lawyer?
You may talk to a lawyer before or after the case. But you
may not have a lawyer represent you in court (unless this
is an appeal from a small claims case).
How do | get ready for court?
You don't have to file any papers before your-trial, unless
you think this is the wrong court for your case. But bring
to your trial any witnesses, receipts, and evidence that
supports your case, And read "Be for Your Trial"
at www.courts.ca.gow/smallclaims/prepare.
What if [need an accommodation? _
If you have a disability or are hearing impaired, fill out
Form MC-410, Request for Accommodations. Give the
form to your court clerk or the ADA/Access Coordinator.
What if | don't speak English well?
adult who is not a witness to interpret for you, or
Bring an
ask the court clerk for an interpreter at least five days.before
i
your court date. A court-provided interpreter may not be
available or there may be a fee for using a court interpreter
unless you qualify for a fee waiver. You may ask the court
for a list of interpreters and also the pplication for Waiver
of Court Fees and Costs (form FW-001).
Where can | get the court forms | need? .
Go to any jouse or your county law library, or print
forms at: www.courts.ca.gov/smallclaims/forms.
What happens at the trial?
The judge will listen to both sides. The judge may make a
decision at your trial or mail the decision to you ater.
Do | have options?
Yes. If you are being sued, you can:
+ Settle your case before the trial. If you and the
Plaintiff agree on how to settle the case, both of you must
notify the court. Ask the Small Claims Advisor for help.
+ Prove this is the wrong court. Send a letter to the
court 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 of your letter (by mail or
in. person) to all parties. (Your letter to the court must
say you have done this.)
+ Go to the trial and try to win your case. Bring
witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to
prove “your case. To make sure the witnesses go to the
trial, fill out Form SC-107, and the clerk will subpoena
(order) them to go.
+ Sue the n who.is suing you. File Form
SC-120, Defendant's Claim. There are strict filing
deadlines you must follow.
Agree with the Plaintiffs claim and pay the
money. Or, i can’ ¢ money now, go to
your trial and sey you want t to make payments
+ Let the case “default.” If you don't settle and do not
0 to the trial (default), the judge may give the Plaintiff
he or she is asking for plus court costs. If this
happens, the Plaintiff can ly take your money,
wages, and property to pay.the judgment.
What if | need more time?
You can change the trial date if:
+ You cannot go to court on the scheduled date (you will
have to pay a fee to postpone the trial) or
+ You did not get served (receive this order to go to
court) at least 15 days before the trial (or 20 days if you
live outside the county) or
+ You need more time to get an interpreter. One
stponement is allowed and you will not have to pay
. fee to delay the trial.
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 listed
What if I lose the case?
If. you lose, you can appeal. You'll have to pay a fee.
(Plaintiffs cannot appeal their own claims.)
« Ifyou were at the trial, file Form SC-140, Notice of
Appeal. You must file within 30 days after the on your court papers before the deadline. Enclose a check
judge's decision. for your court fees, unless a fee waiver was granted.
. you were not at the trial, fill out and file Form
SC- help?
135, Notice of Motion to Vacate Judgment and Need
Declaration, to ask the judge to cancel the judgment Your county's Small Claims Advisor can help for free.
(decision). If the judge does not give you anew f 1
trial, you have 10 days to appeal the decision. File
Form SC-140.
For more information on appeals, see:
www.courts.ca. gov/smallclaims/appeals. : L
. J
Or go to www.courts.ca,gov/smaliclaims/advisor.
*Exceptions: Different limits apply in an action against a defendant who is a guarantor. (See Code Civ. Proc. § 116.220(c).) in an action brought by a natural
person for damages for bodily injuries resulting from an automobile abcident, a $7,500 limit applies if a defendant is covered by an automobile insurance policy
that includes a duty to defend. (See Code Civ. Proc. § 116.221.)
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* Be RE informacion para el demandado (la persona demandada)
La"Corte de reclamos menores" es una corte especial
natural" (que no sea un negocio ni una entidad publica), que
incluye un duefio unico, generalmente puede reclamar hasta
$10,000. (*Vea abajo para las excepciones.) El proceso es
rapido y barato. Las reglas son sencillas e informales.
Usted es el Demandado - la persona que se est4 demand-
ando. La persona que lo esta demandando es el Demandante.
eNecesito un abogado?
Puede hablar con un abogado antes o después del caso.
Pero no puéde tener a un abogado que lo represente ante
la corte (a menos que se trate de una apelacién de un caso
de reclamos menores). .
zComo me preparo para ir a la corte?
No tiene que presentar ningunos papeles antes del juicio, a
menos que piense que ésta es la corte equivocada para su
caso. Pero lleve al juicio cualquier testigos, recibos, y
cualquier pruebas que apoyan su caso. Y lea “Esté
preparado para su juicio” en:
www. courts. ca.gov/reclamosmenores/preparese.
4Qué hago si necesito una adaptacién?
Si tiene una dist idad o tiene impedimentos de
audicién, lene el formulario MC-410, Request for
Accommodations. Entregue el formulario al secretario de ta
corte o al Coordinador de Acceso/ADA de su corte.
gQue pasa si no hablo inglés bien?
raiga a un adulto que no sea testigo para que le sirva de
intérprete. O pida al secretario de la corte que le asigne uno.
Si quiere que la corte le asigne un intérprete, lo tiene que
pedir como minimo menos cinco dias antes de la fecha en
que tenga que ir a la corte. Es posible que no haya disponible ¢
un intérprete proporcionado por la corte o que tenga que
pagar una cuota por emplear un intérprete de la corte, a
menos que tenga una exencién de cuotas. Puede pedir a la
corte una lista de intérpretes y la Solicitud de exencién de
cuotas y costos de Ia corte (formulario FW-001).
~Donde puedo obtener los formularios de la corte que
necesito?
Vaya a cualquier edificio de la corte, la biblioteca legal de su
condado, 0 imprima los formularios en: www.courts.ca.gov/
smalictaimsforms (pagina esta en inglés).
~Qué pasa en el juicio?
éi juez escuchara a ambas partes. El juez puede tomar
su decision durante la audiencia o enviarsela por correo
después.
Qué pasa si pierdo el caso?
éTengo otras opciones?
donde se deciden casos por $5,000 6 menos. Una "persona __ Si. Si lo estan demandando,
@
puede:
Resolver su caso antes del juicio. Si usted y el
Demandante se ponen de acuerdo en resolver el caso,
ambos tienen que notificar a la corte. Pidale al Asesor de
Reclamos Menores que lo ayude.
Probar que es la corte equivocada. Envie una carta ala
corte antes del juicio explicando por qué cree que es la
corte equivocada. Pidale a la corte que despida el
reclamo. Tiene que entregar (dar) una copia de su carta
(por correo o en persona) a todas las partes. (Su carta ala
corte tiene que decir que hizo la entrega.)
Ir al juicio y tratar de ganar elcaso. Lieve testigos,
tecibos y cualquier prueba que necesite para probar su
caso. Para asegurarse que los testigos vayan al juicio,
lene el f formulario SC-107, yel secretario emitiré una
orden de comparecencia ordenandoles que se presenten.
Demandar a ta persona que lo demand6. Presente el
formulario SC-120, Reclamo del demandado. Hay fechas
limite estrictas que debe seguir.
Aceptar el reclamo del Demandante y pagar el
dinero. O, si no puede pagar en ese momento, vaya al
{uicio y diga que quiere hacer los pagos.
ir al juicio y aceptar el fallo por falta de
comparecencia. Si no llega a un acuerdo con el
Demandante y no va al juicio (fallo por falta de
comparecencia), e! juez le puede otorgar al Demandante
lo que esta reclamando més los costos de la corte. En ese
caso, el Demandante legaimente puede tomar su dinero,
su sueldo o sus bienes para cobrar el fallo.
2Qué hago si necesito mas tiempo?
Puede cambiar la fecha del juicio si:
No puede ir a la corte en la fecha programada (tendra que
pagar una cuota para aplazar el juicio) o
No le entregaron los documentos legaimente (no recibié la
orden para ir a la corte) por lo menos 15 dias antes del juicio
(6 20 dias si vive fuera del condado) o
Necesita mas tiempo para conseguir intérprete. (Se permite un
solo aplazamiento sin tener que pagar cuota para aplazar el
juicio).
Preguntele al secretario de reclamos menores sobre las
reglas y las cuotas para aplazar un juicio. O Ilene el
formulario SC-150 (0 escriba una carta) y envielo antes del
plazo a la corte y a todas las otras personas que figuran en
Sus papeles de la corte. Adjunte un cheque para pagar los
costos de la corte, a menos que le hayan dado una exencién.
eNecesita ayuda? EI Asesor de Reclamos
Menores de su condado le puede ayudar sin cargo.
Si pierde, puede apelar. Tendra que pagar una cuota. (EI f
Demandante no puede apelar su propio reclamo.)
Si estuvo presente en el juicio, llene el formulario
SC-140, Aviso de apelacion. Tiene que presentario
dentro de 30 dias depués de la decision del juez.
Si no estuvo en el juicio, Ilene y presente el formulario |
SC-135, Aviso de peticién para anular el fallo y
Declaracién para pedirle al juez que anule el fallo
(decision). Si la corte no le otorga un nuevo juicio, tiene
10 dias para apelar la decision. Presente el formulario
SC-140.
Para obtener mas informacion sobre las apelaciones, vea:
www.courts.ca.gov/reclamosmenores/apelaciones.
~~ —~ 1
O vea “Informacion por condado" en:
www. courts.ca.gov/reclamosmenores/asesores.
“Excepciones: Existen diferentes limites en un reclamo contra un garante. (Vea e!
Cédigo de Procedimiento Civil, seccién 116 220 (c).) En un caso presentado por
una persona natural por daflos debido a lesiones fisicas en un accidente
automovilistico, existe un limite de $7,500 si el demandado tiene cobertura bajo una
péliza de seguro de vehiculo que incluye la obligacién de defender. (Vea el Cédigo
de Procedimiento Civil, secciin 116 227)
Revised January 1, 7012
(7) Merman
2 ESSENTIAL FORMS”
Reclamo del Demandante y ORDEN
Para Ir a la Corte de Reclamos Menores
(Reclamos Menores)
SC-100, Page 5 of 5
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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO Document Scanning Lead Sheet Jun-30-2015 11:38 am Case Number: CSM-15-850078 Filing Date: Jun-30-2015 11:32 Filed by: ELIAS BUTT Juke Box: 001 Image: 04972942 CLAIM OF PLAINTIFF PATRICIA HUDSON VS. CARITAS MANAGEMENT CORPORATION 001004972942 Instructions: Please place this sheet on top of the document to be scanned.© Plaintiffs Claim and ORDER paca to Go to Small Claims Court Notice to the person being sued: You are the Defendant if your name is listed in @ on page 2 of this form. The person Suing you is the Plaintiff, listed in (2) on page 2. You and the Plaintiff must go to court on the trial date listed below. If you do not go to court, you may lose the case. If you lose, the court can order that your wages, money, or property be taken to pay this claim. 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 and to protect your rights. Aviso al Demandado: Usted es el Demandado si su nombre figura en @de la pagina 2 de este formulario. La persona que lo demanda es el Demandante, la que figura en (4) de la pagina 2. Usted y el Demandante tienen que presentarse en la corte en la fecha del juicio indicada a continuacién. Si no se presenta, puede perder el caso. Si pierde el caso la corte podria ordenar que le quiten de su sueldo, dinero u Clerk stamps dale here'when form is filed. F Ss 1 L&D ‘ounty of San Francisco JUN 3.0 2015 CLERK OF THE,CQURT BY: aS. Fill in court name and street address: Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco 400 McAllister Street San Francisco, CA 94102 Clerk fills in case number and case name. Ss A 4s 0 o7e otros bienes para pagar este reclamo. Lieve testigos, recibos y cualquier otra prueba que necesite para probar su c: + Leaeste olgol-Ten OM CToM Comers ltLas The people in (4) and @ must go to court: (Clerk fills out section below.) formulario y todas las paginas adjuntas para entender la demanda en su contra y para proteger su: Case Name: Con tas Hudson_V., Managem uh peget s derechos. So Depanmeg Name and address « of court if different from above Date Time AUG 2 0205 w:30AH 2. — 3. Date: JUN 3 0.2015 _ Clerk, by Instructions for the person suing: You are the Plaintiff. The person you are suing is the Defendant. Before you fill out this form, read Form SC- SC-100-INFO at any courthouse or county law library, or go lo: www.cour Fill out pages 2 and 3 0 this case and an extra copy for yourself.) Take or mail the original and these copies t the filing fee. The clerk will write the date of your trial in the box above. ~ You must have copy of all 5 pages of this f delivering, this form to pub! and SC-104C. Go to court on your trial date listed above. Brin form and any pages this form tells you to attach, ic entities, associations, and some businesses. [this form. Then make copies of all pages of this form. (Make | copy for ¢ ‘0 the court clerk's office and pay someone at Ieast 18 - not you or anyone else listed in this case - give each Defendant ac 100-INFO, /nformation for the Plaintiff, to know your rights. Get ts.ca.gov/smallclaims/forms. . There are special rules for “serving,” or Sec Forms SC-104, SC-104B, 2 witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to prove your case. ‘Judicial Counc! of Calflora, www.courts.ca gov Revised January 1, 2012, Mandatory Form wi Procedure, §§ 116 110 et seq “sews to Go to Small Claims Court (Small Claims) Coae ot Martin Dears a “e+ ESSENTIAL FORMS Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER ‘SC-100, Page t of 5 > ach party named in ourt-stampede eo Cagé RilrAbers Plaintiff (lst names): YORCICIO_Wudeen G) The Plaintiff (the person, business, or public entity that is suing) is: Name: — Phone: Street address: = qs Street City State Zip Mai ling address (if different): Street City State Zip If more than one Plaintiff, list next Plaintiff here: Name: Phone: Street address: - Street City State Zip Mailing address (if diferent): Street City State Zp (QQ Check here if more than 2 Plaintiffs and attach Form SC-100A. CQ Check-here if either Plaintiff listed above is doing business under a fictitious name. If so, attach Form SC-103. The Defendant (the person, business, or public entity being sued) is: @ Name: Catus “Management 5 cporatian Phone: sueet addres. 1358 Valencia SI San trancisco, Ca A416 City ‘State Zp Street Mailing address (if diferent): - _ Street City State Zp If more.than one Defendant. listnext Defendant here: Name: eo wee . Phone: Street City State Zp» Mailing address (if different): a 2 Street City State Zp (CQ Check here if more than 2 Defendants and attach Form SC-100A. CD) Check here if any Defendant is on active military duty, and write his or her name here: ‘ (3) The Plaintiff claims the Defendant owes $__ QO a. does the Defendant owe the Plaintiff money? \¥ CA Yui 4 ( b.. When did this happen? (Date): — 0O/PHIIS If no specific date, give the time period: Date started: _.._-__________. Through: c. AN did you gee money owed to,you? (Do not include court costs or fees for service) = ____ Ye a he, @. GELECL \ak DAK NGS. Smen . (Check here if you need more space. Attach one sheet of paper or Form MC-031 and write "SC-100, Item 3” at the top. * Revs sry 202 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER $-100, Page 2015 SorinDesis_ to Go'to Smail Claims Court : > (2) semua Fan (Small Claims)Plaintiff (Zist names): Patricia, ud -@ ® *, 6 e Case Number You must ask the Defendant (in person, in writing, or by phone) to pay you before you sue. Have you done this? (] Yes No t wont (4 Ifno, explain why not: Why are you filing your claim at this courthouse? This courthouse covers the area (check the one that upplies) (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, performed, 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. a. b. (CC) 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. Proc., § 395(b).) (CQ 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). (Civil Code, § 1812.10.) d. (C} 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. (Civil Code, § 2984.4.) e. () Other (specify): c. @) List the zip code of the place checked in @)above (if you know): GAS (a) Are you suing a public entity? [2 Yes Of No 1s your claim about an attorney-client fee dispute? (] Yes 4 No Ifyes, and if you have had arbitration, fill out Form SC-101, attach it to this form, and check here: Q If yes, you must file a written claim with the entity first. (A claim was filed on (date). . Uf the public entity denies your claim or does not answer within the time allowed by law, you can file this form Have you filed more than 12 other small claims within the last 12 months in California? CQ Yes A No Uf yes, the filing fee for this case will be higher. 1 understand that by filing a claim in small claims court, | have no right to appeal this claim. IT have not filed, and understand that } cannot file, more than two small claims cases for more than $2,500 in California during this calendar ycar. 1 declare, under penalty of perjury under California State law, that the information above and on any attachments to this form is true and correct Yoiyica \whson ly SY Date: O@(t0lis & - Plainnf signs here’ y Plaimiff types or prints name here Date: oe ey Second Plaintiff types or prints name here Second Plaintiff signs here Requests for Accommodations Assistive listening systems, computer-assisted, real-time captioning, or sign language interpreter services are available if you ask at least 5 days before the trial. Contact the clerk's office for Form MC-410, Request for Accommodations by Persons With Disabilities and Response. (Civil Code, § 54.8.) SC=100, Page 3 of 5 Revised Janwary 1.2012" Plaintiffs Claim and ORDER > Ty Monta SOP ESA RNS to Go to Smail Claims Court (Small Claims)o—_<_<_———.. Mntre Information for the Defendant (the person being sued) “Small claims court” is a special court where claims for $5,000 or less are decided. A “natural person" (not a business or public entity) may generally claim up to $10,000, including a sole proprietor. (*Sec below for exceptions.) The process is quick and cheap. The rules are simple and informal. . You are the Defendant - the person being sued. The person who is suing you is the Plaintiff. Do! need a lawyer? You may talk to a lawyer before or after the case. But you may not have a lawyer represent you in court (unless this is an appeal from a small claims case). How do | get ready for court? You don't have to file any papers before your-trial, unless you think this is the wrong court for your case. But bring to your trial any witnesses, receipts, and evidence that supports your case, And read "Be for Your Trial" at www.courts.ca.gow/smallclaims/prepare. What if [need an accommodation? _ If you have a disability or are hearing impaired, fill out Form MC-410, Request for Accommodations. Give the form to your court clerk or the ADA/Access Coordinator. What if | don't speak English well? adult who is not a witness to interpret for you, or Bring an ask the court clerk for an interpreter at least five days.before i your court date. A court-provided interpreter may not be available or there may be a fee for using a court interpreter unless you qualify for a fee waiver. You may ask the court for a list of interpreters and also the pplication for Waiver of Court Fees and Costs (form FW-001). Where can | get the court forms | need? . Go to any jouse or your county law library, or print forms at: www.courts.ca.gov/smallclaims/forms. What happens at the trial? The judge will listen to both sides. The judge may make a decision at your trial or mail the decision to you ater. Do | have options? Yes. If you are being sued, you can: + Settle your case before the trial. If you and the Plaintiff agree on how to settle the case, both of you must notify the court. Ask the Small Claims Advisor for help. + Prove this is the wrong court. Send a letter to the court 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 of your letter (by mail or in. person) to all parties. (Your letter to the court must say you have done this.) + Go to the trial and try to win your case. Bring witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to prove “your case. To make sure the witnesses go to the trial, fill out Form SC-107, and the clerk will subpoena (order) them to go. + Sue the n who.is suing you. File Form SC-120, Defendant's Claim. There are strict filing deadlines you must follow. Agree with the Plaintiffs claim and pay the money. Or, i can’ ¢ money now, go to your trial and sey you want t to make payments + Let the case “default.” If you don't settle and do not 0 to the trial (default), the judge may give the Plaintiff he or she is asking for plus court costs. If this happens, the Plaintiff can ly take your money, wages, and property to pay.the judgment. What if | need more time? You can change the trial date if: + You cannot go to court on the scheduled date (you will have to pay a fee to postpone the trial) or + You did not get served (receive this order to go to court) at least 15 days before the trial (or 20 days if you live outside the county) or + You need more time to get an interpreter. One stponement is allowed and you will not have to pay . fee to delay the trial. 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 listed What if I lose the case? If. you lose, you can appeal. You'll have to pay a fee. (Plaintiffs cannot appeal their own claims.) « Ifyou were at the trial, file Form SC-140, Notice of Appeal. You must file within 30 days after the on your court papers before the deadline. Enclose a check judge's decision. for your court fees, unless a fee waiver was granted. . you were not at the trial, fill out and file Form SC- help? 135, Notice of Motion to Vacate Judgment and Need Declaration, to ask the judge to cancel the judgment Your county's Small Claims Advisor can help for free. (decision). If the judge does not give you anew f 1 trial, you have 10 days to appeal the decision. File Form SC-140. For more information on appeals, see: www.courts.ca. gov/smallclaims/appeals. : L . J Or go to www.courts.ca,gov/smaliclaims/advisor. *Exceptions: Different limits apply in an action against a defendant who is a guarantor. (See Code Civ. Proc. § 116.220(c).) in an action brought by a natural person for damages for bodily injuries resulting from an automobile abcident, a $7,500 limit applies if a defendant is covered by an automobile insurance policy that includes a duty to defend. (See Code Civ. Proc. § 116.221.) Reveediemvey’.202 laintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court SE=TO0, Page 4 0f5 5) sarin beans ™~ (Small Claims) -_~ > = ESET FAS—_@—___ ° * Be RE informacion para el demandado (la persona demandada) La"Corte de reclamos menores" es una corte especial natural" (que no sea un negocio ni una entidad publica), que incluye un duefio unico, generalmente puede reclamar hasta $10,000. (*Vea abajo para las excepciones.) El proceso es rapido y barato. Las reglas son sencillas e informales. Usted es el Demandado - la persona que se est4 demand- ando. La persona que lo esta demandando es el Demandante. eNecesito un abogado? Puede hablar con un abogado antes o después del caso. Pero no puéde tener a un abogado que lo represente ante la corte (a menos que se trate de una apelacién de un caso de reclamos menores). . zComo me preparo para ir a la corte? No tiene que presentar ningunos papeles antes del juicio, a menos que piense que ésta es la corte equivocada para su caso. Pero lleve al juicio cualquier testigos, recibos, y cualquier pruebas que apoyan su caso. Y lea “Esté preparado para su juicio” en: www. courts. ca.gov/reclamosmenores/preparese. 4Qué hago si necesito una adaptacién? Si tiene una dist idad o tiene impedimentos de audicién, lene el formulario MC-410, Request for Accommodations. Entregue el formulario al secretario de ta corte o al Coordinador de Acceso/ADA de su corte. gQue pasa si no hablo inglés bien? raiga a un adulto que no sea testigo para que le sirva de intérprete. O pida al secretario de la corte que le asigne uno. Si quiere que la corte le asigne un intérprete, lo tiene que pedir como minimo menos cinco dias antes de la fecha en que tenga que ir a la corte. Es posible que no haya disponible ¢ un intérprete proporcionado por la corte o que tenga que pagar una cuota por emplear un intérprete de la corte, a menos que tenga una exencién de cuotas. Puede pedir a la corte una lista de intérpretes y la Solicitud de exencién de cuotas y costos de Ia corte (formulario FW-001). ~Donde puedo obtener los formularios de la corte que necesito? Vaya a cualquier edificio de la corte, la biblioteca legal de su condado, 0 imprima los formularios en: www.courts.ca.gov/ smalictaimsforms (pagina esta en inglés). ~Qué pasa en el juicio? éi juez escuchara a ambas partes. El juez puede tomar su decision durante la audiencia o enviarsela por correo después. Qué pasa si pierdo el caso? éTengo otras opciones? donde se deciden casos por $5,000 6 menos. Una "persona __ Si. Si lo estan demandando, @ puede: Resolver su caso antes del juicio. Si usted y el Demandante se ponen de acuerdo en resolver el caso, ambos tienen que notificar a la corte. Pidale al Asesor de Reclamos Menores que lo ayude. Probar que es la corte equivocada. Envie una carta ala corte antes del juicio explicando por qué cree que es la corte equivocada. Pidale a la corte que despida el reclamo. Tiene que entregar (dar) una copia de su carta (por correo o en persona) a todas las partes. (Su carta ala corte tiene que decir que hizo la entrega.) Ir al juicio y tratar de ganar elcaso. Lieve testigos, tecibos y cualquier prueba que necesite para probar su caso. Para asegurarse que los testigos vayan al juicio, lene el f formulario SC-107, yel secretario emitiré una orden de comparecencia ordenandoles que se presenten. Demandar a ta persona que lo demand6. Presente el formulario SC-120, Reclamo del demandado. Hay fechas limite estrictas que debe seguir. Aceptar el reclamo del Demandante y pagar el dinero. O, si no puede pagar en ese momento, vaya al {uicio y diga que quiere hacer los pagos. ir al juicio y aceptar el fallo por falta de comparecencia. Si no llega a un acuerdo con el Demandante y no va al juicio (fallo por falta de comparecencia), e! juez le puede otorgar al Demandante lo que esta reclamando més los costos de la corte. En ese caso, el Demandante legaimente puede tomar su dinero, su sueldo o sus bienes para cobrar el fallo. 2Qué hago si necesito mas tiempo? Puede cambiar la fecha del juicio si: No puede ir a la corte en la fecha programada (tendra que pagar una cuota para aplazar el juicio) o No le entregaron los documentos legaimente (no recibié la orden para ir a la corte) por lo menos 15 dias antes del juicio (6 20 dias si vive fuera del condado) o Necesita mas tiempo para conseguir intérprete. (Se permite un solo aplazamiento sin tener que pagar cuota para aplazar el juicio). Preguntele al secretario de reclamos menores sobre las reglas y las cuotas para aplazar un juicio. O Ilene el formulario SC-150 (0 escriba una carta) y envielo antes del plazo a la corte y a todas las otras personas que figuran en Sus papeles de la corte. Adjunte un cheque para pagar los costos de la corte, a menos que le hayan dado una exencién. eNecesita ayuda? EI Asesor de Reclamos Menores de su condado le puede ayudar sin cargo. Si pierde, puede apelar. Tendra que pagar una cuota. (EI f Demandante no puede apelar su propio reclamo.) Si estuvo presente en el juicio, llene el formulario SC-140, Aviso de apelacion. Tiene que presentario dentro de 30 dias depués de la decision del juez. Si no estuvo en el juicio, Ilene y presente el formulario | SC-135, Aviso de peticién para anular el fallo y Declaracién para pedirle al juez que anule el fallo (decision). Si la corte no le otorga un nuevo juicio, tiene 10 dias para apelar la decision. Presente el formulario SC-140. Para obtener mas informacion sobre las apelaciones, vea: www.courts.ca.gov/reclamosmenores/apelaciones. ~~ —~ 1 O vea “Informacion por condado" en: www. courts.ca.gov/reclamosmenores/asesores. “Excepciones: Existen diferentes limites en un reclamo contra un garante. (Vea e! Cédigo de Procedimiento Civil, seccién 116 220 (c).) En un caso presentado por una persona natural por daflos debido a lesiones fisicas en un accidente automovilistico, existe un limite de $7,500 si el demandado tiene cobertura bajo una péliza de seguro de vehiculo que incluye la obligacién de defender. (Vea el Cédigo de Procedimiento Civil, secciin 116 227) Revised January 1, 7012 (7) Merman 2 ESSENTIAL FORMS” Reclamo del Demandante y ORDEN Para Ir a la Corte de Reclamos Menores (Reclamos Menores) SC-100, Page 5 of 5