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Case Number: CSM-09-828285
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CLAIM OF PLAINTIFF
NICOLE CHETTERO VS. KARIL DANIELS
001002390811
Instructions:
Please place this sheet on top of the document to be scanned.Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER
at ~ .p
0
. Clark stamps date here when form is filed.
to Go to Small Claims Court SMALL CLAIMS
Notice to the person being sued: FJ Dp
You are the Defendant if your name is listed in @) on page 2 of this Sane See Francia
form. The person suing you is the Plaintiff, listed in @ on page 2. FEB 63 7008
« 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. GORDON PAR LL, Clerk
« Ifyou lose, the court can order that your wages, money, or property be BY: ware | Deputy Clerk
taken to pay this claim.
« Bring witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to prove your case. _ Fill in court name and street address:
« Read this form and all pages attached to understand the claim against Superior Court of California, County of
you and to protect your rights. Superior Court Of Californi
Aviso al Demandado: County of San Francisco
e Usted es el Demandado si su nombre figura en. @® de la pagina 2 ‘San Francisco, CA 94102
de este formulario. La persona que lo demanda es el Demandante, la que
figura en (1) de la pagina 2. Clerk fills in case number and case name:
» Usted y el Demandante tienen que presentarse en la corte en !a fecha del Ca: Ir
juicio indicada a continuaci6n. Si w se presenta, puede perder el caso. a ste 9 # g 82 28 5
+ Si pierde el easo la corte podria ordenar que le quiten de su sueldo, dinero u} 62° Name:
otros bienes para pagar este reclamo. ch atlerd Ns Went ols
« Lleve testigos, recibos y cualquier otra prueba que necesite para probar su caso.
» Lea este formulario y todas las paginas adjuntas para entender la demanda en su contra y para proteger sus derechos.
lol ie(-Tm oRClom om ecelel ad
The people in @) and @) must go to court: (Clerk fills out section below.)
Date Time Department Name and addrgss of court if different from above
1MAR 24 2009 Jo.ooee SOG Ste BR.
2.
3
FEB 03 2009
Instructions for the person suing:
« Youare the Plaintiff. The person you are suing is the Defendant.
+ Before you fill out this form, read Form SC-150, Juformation for the Plaintiff (Small Claims), to know your rights.
Get SC-150 at any courthouse or county law library, or go to: www.courtinfo.ca.gow/forms
« Fill out pages 2 and 3 of this form. Then make copies of all pages of this form. (Make 1 copy for each party named in
this case and an extra copy for yourself.) Take or mail the original and these copies to the court clerk's office and pay
the filing fee. The clerk will write the date of your trial in the box above.
«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 5 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 SC-104, SC-104B,
ats OR g
Date:
Clerk, by Deputy
and SC-104C.
« Go to court on your trial date listed above. Bring witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to prove your case.
Wavosudaruay | 208 anaolay Form Plaintiffs Claim and ORDER SC-100, Page 1 of 5
SRB aay BEPC. to Go to Smail Claims Court >
Marinas (Small Claims)ey
. Ca i i ,
Plaintiff (ist names): Ni Co le. Che thermo sO) 9#B 9 28%
G) The Plaintiff (the person, business, or public entity that is suing) is:
Name: icole Chet +er.o Phone:
Street address: 25 Edin ona ot SaKrancucesn Ch @gne
Street City State Zip
Mailing 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 different):
Streat City State Zip
CD Check here if more than 2 Plaintiffs and attach Form SC-1004.
CY Check here if either Plaintiff listed above is doing business under a fictitious name. If so, attach Form SC-103.
@) The Defendan} (the person, business, or public entity being sued) is:
Name: ! oD Dam els Phone: “405~ 62| - 0435"
Street address: ALA Folsom St. San Emuctyoo CA 44tlo
Street City State Zip
Mailing address (if different):
Street City State Zip
If more than one Defendant, list next Defendant here:
Name: Phone:
Street address:
Street City State Zip
Mailing address (if different):
Street City State Zip
CD Check here if more than 2 Defendants and attach Form SC-100A.
CY Check here if any Defendant is on active military duty, and write his or her name here:
(3) The Plaintiff claims the Defendant owes $1460. (Explain below):
a. Why does the Defendant owe the Plaintiff money?
@ Because Yre landlord ac been cxtremed Uareas mable
Qevying Cpee iSive 3 pombive fees J aganist tte
ol ak Bee FOG well oo Sf Vase che d +o Qe luce Secysens -
>. Whin did this happen? (Date teafoy_ + Bfoe GP Pad Cer by plainkh Regrrines by
If no specific date, give the time period: Date started: Through: Qa
¢. How did you calculate the money owed to you? (Do not include court costs or fees for service.) . (onrking ek
Tadded dose Geo P Cound vareacomalde + execcsive 5
luc dle feo “pad + AtTeT ds Ge on Cath, ‘ack
ge
C) Check here if'you need more space. Attach one sheet of paper or Form MC-031 and write "SC-100, Ths " Goewect
the top.
Revised sanuary 1, 2008 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER SC-100, Page 2 of 5
(2 sem FOB to Go to Small Claims Court >
2) ESTAL (Smail Claims)- q Numb
Case Number: .
Plaintiff (list names): N cole. C e+ Leas CSM O09 ei
You must ask the Defendant (in person, in writing, or by phone) to pay you before you
sue. Have you done this? (2) Yes No
Ff no, explain why not: Zc wos Rear Crom her 'Seeucity Depo ok
Report’ nak she Wes we lentirow ‘p sigs thes
Why are you filing your claim at this courthouse? {) amoucl
This courthouse covers the area (check the one that applies):
a. x (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.
b. Cy 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).)
c. (] 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. (CJ 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. w Other (specify): - _ :
List the zip code of the place checked in() above (if you know): FY 110
@) is your claim about an attorney-client fee dispute? (] Yes ol No
If yes, and if you have had arbitration, fill out Form SC-101, attach it to this form, and check here: OQ
Are you suing a public entity? [) Yes a No
If yes, you must file a written claim with the entity first. (J 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 form.
@) Have you filed more than 12 other small claims within the last 12 months in California?
C) Yes i No Ifyes, the filing fee for this case will be higher.
| understand that by filing a claim in small claims court, I have no right to appeal this claim.
(at) Thave not filed, and understand that I cannot file, more than two small claims cases for more than $2,500 in
California during this calendar year.
I declare, under penalty of perjury under California State law, that the information above and on any attachments to
this form is true and correct. :
Date: {\ an 26:04 N \co\e Chettero » <= 7
Plaintiff types or prints name here Plaintiff signs here
Date:
Second Plaintiff types or prints name here Second Plaintiff signs here
Requests for Accommodations
Assistive listening systems, computer-assisted, real-time captioning, or sign fanguage 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.)
Revised January 1, 2008 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER SC-100, Page 3 of 5
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=a} ESSENTIAL FORMS" (Small Claims)CSMO9BRS 28205
emt Information for the Defendant (the person being sued)
“Small claims court" is a special court where claims Do | have options?
for $5,000 or less are decided. A "natural person" {not Yes. If you are being sued, you can:
a business or public entity) may claim up to $7,501 Settle 4
a a a . your case before the trial. If you and the
includip a sole eer The lnm i: quick and Plaintiff agree on how to settle the case, both of you must
cheap. Me rules are simpi¢ and tnlorma!. notify the court. Ask the Small Claims Advisor for help.
You are the Defendant - the person being sued. The .
person who is suing you is the Plaintiff. . rio batte is the wroni court. Send a letter to the
Do I need a lawyer? court before your trial, explaining why you think this is
You may talk to a lawyer before or after the case. But you the wrong court. Ask the court to dismiss the claim.
© * You must serve (give) a copy of your letter (by mail or
may not have a lawyer represent you in court (unless this : -
is an appeal from a smail claims case). in person) to all parties. (Your letter to the court must
say you have done this.)
How do | get ready for court?
You don't have to file any papers before your trial, unless _« Go to the trial and try to win your case. Bring
you think this is the wrong court for your case. But bring witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to
to your trial any witnesses, receipts, and evidence that prove your case. To make sure the witnesses go to the
supports your case. And read "Get Ready for Court" at: trial, fill out Form SC-107, and.the clerk will subpoena
www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/smallclaims/getready.htm {order) them to go.
What if | need an accommodation? + Sue the person who is suing you. File Form
If you have a disability or are hearing impaired, fill out SC-120, Defendant's Claim. There are strict filing
Form MC-410, Request for Accommodations. Give the deadlines you must follow.
form to your court clerk or the ADA/Access Coordinator.
« Agree with the Plaintiff's claim and pay the
What if | don't speak English well? money. Or, if you can't pay the money now, go to
Bring an adult who is not a witness to interpret for you, or your trial and say you want to make payments.
ask the court clerk for an interpreter at least five days before
your court date. A couri-provided interpreter may notbe + Let the case "default." If you don’t settle and do not
available or there may be a fee for using a court interpreter go to the trial (default), the judge may give the Plaintiff
unless you qualify for a fee waiver. You may ask the court what he or she is asking for plus court costs. If this
for a list of interpreters and also the Application for Waiver _ happens, the Plaintiff can legally take your money,
of Court Fees and Costs (form FW-001). wages, and property to pay the judgment.
Where can | get the court forms | need? What if i need more time?
Go to any courthouse or your county law library, or print You can change the trial date if:
forms at: www. courtinfo.ca.gov/forms « You cannot go to court on the scheduled date (you will
What happens at the trial? have to pay a fee to postpone the trial) or
The judge will listen to both sides. The judge may makea « You did not get served (receive this order to go to
decision at your trial or mail the decision to you later. 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
, and you will not have to pay
What if | lose the case?
Ifyou lose, you can appeal. You'll have to pay a fee. =
(Plaintiffs cannot appeal their own claims.) postponement is allowe
: a fee to delay the trial.
+ Ifyou were at the trial, file Form SC-140, Notice of sk the Small Claims Clerk about the rules and fees for
Appeal. You must file within 30 days after the ;
f ms ostponing a trial. Or fill out Form SC-110 (or write a
idee 8 decision. Teter) and mail it to the court and to all other people listed
e Ifyou were not at the trial, fill out and file Form on your court papers before the deadline. Enclose a check
SC-135, Notice of Motion to Vacate Judgment and for your court fees, unless a fee waiver was granted.
Declaration, to ask the judge to cancel the judgment
(decision). If the judge does not give you a new @) Need help?
Bal, you have 10 days to appeal the decision. File Your county's Small Claims Advisor can help fr free.
For more information on appeals, see:
www.courtinfo.ca. gov/selfhelp/smallelaims/appeal htm
| |
Or go to "County-Specific Court Information" at:
www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/smallclaims
Revees Janvery 2008 Blaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court SG-100, Page 4 of §
(Smal Claims) >=~
CSM 0988 28285
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Informacién para el demandado (la persona demandada)
La”Corte de reclamos menores” es una corte especial
donde se deciden casos por $5,000 6 menos. Una "persona
natural" (que no sea un negocio ni una entidad publica)
puede reclamar hasta $7,500. El proceso es rapido y barato.
Las reglas son sencillas e informales.
Usted es el Demandado - la persona que se esté demand-
ando. La persona que lo esta demandando es el Demandante.
éNecesito un abogado?
Puede hablar con un abogado antes o después del caso.
Pero no puede tener a un abogado que lo represente ante
la corte (a menos que se trate de una apelacién de un caso
de reclamos menores).
Como 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 fleve al juicio cualquier testigos, recibos, y
cualquier pruebas que apoyan su caso. Y lea “Preparese
para la.corte" en: www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/
reclamosmenores/prepararse.htm
¢4Qué hago si necesito una adaptaci6n?
Si tiene una discapacidad 0 tiene impedimentos de
audici6n, llene el formulario MC-410, Request for
Accommodations. Entregue e! formutario al secretario de la
corte o al Coordinador de Acceso/ADA de su corte.
éQué pasa si no hablo inglés bien?
Traiga 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 ta 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 ta corte, a
menos que tenga una exencidn de cuotas. Puede pedir a la
corte una lista de intérpretes y fa Solicitud de exencién de
cuotas y costos de la corte (formulario FW-001).
~éD6nde puedo obtener los formularios de la corte
que necesito?
Naya a cualquier edificio de la corte, la biblioteca legal de
su condado o imprima los formularios en:
www. courtinfo.ca.gov/forms
2Qué pasa en el juicio?
El juez escucharé a ambas partes. El juez puede tomar
su decisién durante la audiencia o enviarsela por correo
despues.
~Qué pasa si pierdo el caso?
Si pierde, puede apelar. Tendra que pagar una cuota. (EI
Demandante no puede apelar su propio reclamo.)
Si estuvo presente en el juicio, Ilene el formulario SC-140,
Aviso de apelacién. Tiene que presentarlo dentro de 30 dias
depués de la decisién del juez.
Si no estuvo en el juicio, Ilene y presente el formulario
$C-135, Aviso de peticién para anular el fallo y
Declaracién para pedirle al juez que anule el fallo
(decisi6n). Sila corte no le otorga un nuevo juicio, tiene 10
dias para apelar la decisién. Presente el formulario
SC-140.
Para obtener mas informacién sobre las apelaciones, vea:
www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/reclamosmenores/
apelar. htm
®
zTengo otras opciones?
Si. Silo 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 [a corte equivocada. Envie una carta a la
corte antes del juicio explicando por qué cree que es la
corte equivocada. Pidale a la corte que despida el
teclamo. 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 el caso. —_Lleve testigos,
recibos y cualquier prueba que necesife para probar su
caso. Para asegurarse que los testigos vayan al juicio,
llene el formulario SC-107, y el secretario emitira una
orden de comparecencia ordenandoles que se presenten.
Demandar a fa persona que lo demand6. Presente el
formulario SC-120, Reclamo del demandado. Hay fechas
limite estrictas que debe seguir.
Aceptar el reclamo de! Demandante y pagar el
dinero. O, si no puede pagar en ese momento, vaya al
juicio y diga que quiere hacer los pagos.
No 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), el juez le puede otorgar al Demandante
lo que est reclamando mas lbs costos de la corte. En ese
caso, el Demandante legalmente puede tomar su dinero,
su sueldo o sus bienes para cobrar el fallo.
~Qué hago si necesito mas tiempo?
Puede cambiar la fecha del juicio si:
« No puede ir a la corte en la fecha programada (tendraé que
pagar una cuota para aplazar el juicio) o
No le entregaron los documentos legaimente {no recibid la
orden para ir a !a 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
regias y las cuotas para aplazar un juicio. O tlene el
formutario SC-110 (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 exenci6n.
gNecesita ayuda? El Asesor de Reclamos
Menores de su condado le puede ayudar sin cargo.
l
O vea "Informaci6n por condado" en:
www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/reclamosmenores
Revised January 1, 2008
Reclamo del Demandante y ORDEN
Para Ira la Corte de Reclamos Menores
(Reclamos Menores)
SC-100, Page 5 of 5
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AEM SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO Document Scanning Lead Sheet Feb-03-2009 10:19 am Case Number: CSM-09-828285 Filing Date: Feb-03-2009 10:13 Juke Box: 001 Image: 02390811 CLAIM OF PLAINTIFF NICOLE CHETTERO VS. KARIL DANIELS 001002390811 Instructions: Please place this sheet on top of the document to be scanned.Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER at ~ .p 0 . Clark stamps date here when form is filed. to Go to Small Claims Court SMALL CLAIMS Notice to the person being sued: FJ Dp You are the Defendant if your name is listed in @) on page 2 of this Sane See Francia form. The person suing you is the Plaintiff, listed in @ on page 2. FEB 63 7008 « 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. GORDON PAR LL, Clerk « Ifyou lose, the court can order that your wages, money, or property be BY: ware | Deputy Clerk taken to pay this claim. « Bring witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to prove your case. _ Fill in court name and street address: « Read this form and all pages attached to understand the claim against Superior Court of California, County of you and to protect your rights. Superior Court Of Californi Aviso al Demandado: County of San Francisco e Usted es el Demandado si su nombre figura en. @® de la pagina 2 ‘San Francisco, CA 94102 de este formulario. La persona que lo demanda es el Demandante, la que figura en (1) de la pagina 2. Clerk fills in case number and case name: » Usted y el Demandante tienen que presentarse en la corte en !a fecha del Ca: Ir juicio indicada a continuaci6n. Si w se presenta, puede perder el caso. a ste 9 # g 82 28 5 + Si pierde el easo la corte podria ordenar que le quiten de su sueldo, dinero u} 62° Name: otros bienes para pagar este reclamo. ch atlerd Ns Went ols « Lleve testigos, recibos y cualquier otra prueba que necesite para probar su caso. » Lea este formulario y todas las paginas adjuntas para entender la demanda en su contra y para proteger sus derechos. lol ie(-Tm oRClom om ecelel ad The people in @) and @) must go to court: (Clerk fills out section below.) Date Time Department Name and addrgss of court if different from above 1MAR 24 2009 Jo.ooee SOG Ste BR. 2. 3 FEB 03 2009 Instructions for the person suing: « Youare the Plaintiff. The person you are suing is the Defendant. + Before you fill out this form, read Form SC-150, Juformation for the Plaintiff (Small Claims), to know your rights. Get SC-150 at any courthouse or county law library, or go to: www.courtinfo.ca.gow/forms « Fill out pages 2 and 3 of this form. Then make copies of all pages of this form. (Make 1 copy for each party named in this case and an extra copy for yourself.) Take or mail the original and these copies to the court clerk's office and pay the filing fee. The clerk will write the date of your trial in the box above. «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 5 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 SC-104, SC-104B, ats OR g Date: Clerk, by Deputy and SC-104C. « Go to court on your trial date listed above. Bring witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to prove your case. Wavosudaruay | 208 anaolay Form Plaintiffs Claim and ORDER SC-100, Page 1 of 5 SRB aay BEPC. to Go to Smail Claims Court > Marinas (Small Claims)ey . Ca i i , Plaintiff (ist names): Ni Co le. Che thermo sO) 9#B 9 28% G) The Plaintiff (the person, business, or public entity that is suing) is: Name: icole Chet +er.o Phone: Street address: 25 Edin ona ot SaKrancucesn Ch @gne Street City State Zip Mailing 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 different): Streat City State Zip CD Check here if more than 2 Plaintiffs and attach Form SC-1004. CY Check here if either Plaintiff listed above is doing business under a fictitious name. If so, attach Form SC-103. @) The Defendan} (the person, business, or public entity being sued) is: Name: ! oD Dam els Phone: “405~ 62| - 0435" Street address: ALA Folsom St. San Emuctyoo CA 44tlo Street City State Zip Mailing address (if different): Street City State Zip If more than one Defendant, list next Defendant here: Name: Phone: Street address: Street City State Zip Mailing address (if different): Street City State Zip CD Check here if more than 2 Defendants and attach Form SC-100A. CY Check here if any Defendant is on active military duty, and write his or her name here: (3) The Plaintiff claims the Defendant owes $1460. (Explain below): a. Why does the Defendant owe the Plaintiff money? @ Because Yre landlord ac been cxtremed Uareas mable Qevying Cpee iSive 3 pombive fees J aganist tte ol ak Bee FOG well oo Sf Vase che d +o Qe luce Secysens - >. Whin did this happen? (Date teafoy_ + Bfoe GP Pad Cer by plainkh Regrrines by If no specific date, give the time period: Date started: Through: Qa ¢. How did you calculate the money owed to you? (Do not include court costs or fees for service.) . (onrking ek Tadded dose Geo P Cound vareacomalde + execcsive 5 luc dle feo “pad + AtTeT ds Ge on Cath, ‘ack ge C) Check here if'you need more space. Attach one sheet of paper or Form MC-031 and write "SC-100, Ths " Goewect the top. Revised sanuary 1, 2008 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER SC-100, Page 2 of 5 (2 sem FOB to Go to Small Claims Court > 2) ESTAL (Smail Claims)- q Numb Case Number: . Plaintiff (list names): N cole. C e+ Leas CSM O09 ei You must ask the Defendant (in person, in writing, or by phone) to pay you before you sue. Have you done this? (2) Yes No Ff no, explain why not: Zc wos Rear Crom her 'Seeucity Depo ok Report’ nak she Wes we lentirow ‘p sigs thes Why are you filing your claim at this courthouse? {) amoucl This courthouse covers the area (check the one that applies): a. x (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. b. Cy 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).) c. (] 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. (CJ 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. w Other (specify): - _ : List the zip code of the place checked in() above (if you know): FY 110 @) is your claim about an attorney-client fee dispute? (] Yes ol No If yes, and if you have had arbitration, fill out Form SC-101, attach it to this form, and check here: OQ Are you suing a public entity? [) Yes a No If yes, you must file a written claim with the entity first. (J 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 form. @) Have you filed more than 12 other small claims within the last 12 months in California? C) Yes i No Ifyes, the filing fee for this case will be higher. | understand that by filing a claim in small claims court, I have no right to appeal this claim. (at) Thave not filed, and understand that I cannot file, more than two small claims cases for more than $2,500 in California during this calendar year. I declare, under penalty of perjury under California State law, that the information above and on any attachments to this form is true and correct. : Date: {\ an 26:04 N \co\e Chettero » <= 7 Plaintiff types or prints name here Plaintiff signs here Date: Second Plaintiff types or prints name here Second Plaintiff signs here Requests for Accommodations Assistive listening systems, computer-assisted, real-time captioning, or sign fanguage 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.) Revised January 1, 2008 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER SC-100, Page 3 of 5 to Go to Small Ciaims Court > =a} ESSENTIAL FORMS" (Small Claims)CSMO9BRS 28205 emt Information for the Defendant (the person being sued) “Small claims court" is a special court where claims Do | have options? for $5,000 or less are decided. A "natural person" {not Yes. If you are being sued, you can: a business or public entity) may claim up to $7,501 Settle 4 a a a . your case before the trial. If you and the includip a sole eer The lnm i: quick and Plaintiff agree on how to settle the case, both of you must cheap. Me rules are simpi¢ and tnlorma!. notify the court. Ask the Small Claims Advisor for help. You are the Defendant - the person being sued. The . person who is suing you is the Plaintiff. . rio batte is the wroni court. Send a letter to the Do I need a lawyer? court before your trial, explaining why you think this is You may talk to a lawyer before or after the case. But you the wrong court. Ask the court to dismiss the claim. © * You must serve (give) a copy of your letter (by mail or may not have a lawyer represent you in court (unless this : - is an appeal from a smail claims case). in person) to all parties. (Your letter to the court must say you have done this.) How do | get ready for court? You don't have to file any papers before your trial, unless _« Go to the trial and try to win your case. Bring you think this is the wrong court for your case. But bring witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to to your trial any witnesses, receipts, and evidence that prove your case. To make sure the witnesses go to the supports your case. And read "Get Ready for Court" at: trial, fill out Form SC-107, and.the clerk will subpoena www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/smallclaims/getready.htm {order) them to go. What if | need an accommodation? + Sue the person who is suing you. File Form If you have a disability or are hearing impaired, fill out SC-120, Defendant's Claim. There are strict filing Form MC-410, Request for Accommodations. Give the deadlines you must follow. form to your court clerk or the ADA/Access Coordinator. « Agree with the Plaintiff's claim and pay the What if | don't speak English well? money. Or, if you can't pay the money now, go to Bring an adult who is not a witness to interpret for you, or your trial and say you want to make payments. ask the court clerk for an interpreter at least five days before your court date. A couri-provided interpreter may notbe + Let the case "default." If you don’t settle and do not available or there may be a fee for using a court interpreter go to the trial (default), the judge may give the Plaintiff unless you qualify for a fee waiver. You may ask the court what he or she is asking for plus court costs. If this for a list of interpreters and also the Application for Waiver _ happens, the Plaintiff can legally take your money, of Court Fees and Costs (form FW-001). wages, and property to pay the judgment. Where can | get the court forms | need? What if i need more time? Go to any courthouse or your county law library, or print You can change the trial date if: forms at: www. courtinfo.ca.gov/forms « You cannot go to court on the scheduled date (you will What happens at the trial? have to pay a fee to postpone the trial) or The judge will listen to both sides. The judge may makea « You did not get served (receive this order to go to decision at your trial or mail the decision to you later. 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 , and you will not have to pay What if | lose the case? Ifyou lose, you can appeal. You'll have to pay a fee. = (Plaintiffs cannot appeal their own claims.) postponement is allowe : a fee to delay the trial. + Ifyou were at the trial, file Form SC-140, Notice of sk the Small Claims Clerk about the rules and fees for Appeal. You must file within 30 days after the ; f ms ostponing a trial. Or fill out Form SC-110 (or write a idee 8 decision. Teter) and mail it to the court and to all other people listed e Ifyou were not at the trial, fill out and file Form on your court papers before the deadline. Enclose a check SC-135, Notice of Motion to Vacate Judgment and for your court fees, unless a fee waiver was granted. Declaration, to ask the judge to cancel the judgment (decision). If the judge does not give you a new @) Need help? Bal, you have 10 days to appeal the decision. File Your county's Small Claims Advisor can help fr free. For more information on appeals, see: www.courtinfo.ca. gov/selfhelp/smallelaims/appeal htm | | Or go to "County-Specific Court Information" at: www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/smallclaims Revees Janvery 2008 Blaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court SG-100, Page 4 of § (Smal Claims) >=~ CSM 0988 28285 T Informacién para el demandado (la persona demandada) La”Corte de reclamos menores” es una corte especial donde se deciden casos por $5,000 6 menos. Una "persona natural" (que no sea un negocio ni una entidad publica) puede reclamar hasta $7,500. El proceso es rapido y barato. Las reglas son sencillas e informales. Usted es el Demandado - la persona que se esté demand- ando. La persona que lo esta demandando es el Demandante. éNecesito un abogado? Puede hablar con un abogado antes o después del caso. Pero no puede tener a un abogado que lo represente ante la corte (a menos que se trate de una apelacién de un caso de reclamos menores). Como 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 fleve al juicio cualquier testigos, recibos, y cualquier pruebas que apoyan su caso. Y lea “Preparese para la.corte" en: www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/ reclamosmenores/prepararse.htm ¢4Qué hago si necesito una adaptaci6n? Si tiene una discapacidad 0 tiene impedimentos de audici6n, llene el formulario MC-410, Request for Accommodations. Entregue e! formutario al secretario de la corte o al Coordinador de Acceso/ADA de su corte. éQué pasa si no hablo inglés bien? Traiga 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 ta 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 ta corte, a menos que tenga una exencidn de cuotas. Puede pedir a la corte una lista de intérpretes y fa Solicitud de exencién de cuotas y costos de la corte (formulario FW-001). ~éD6nde puedo obtener los formularios de la corte que necesito? Naya a cualquier edificio de la corte, la biblioteca legal de su condado o imprima los formularios en: www. courtinfo.ca.gov/forms 2Qué pasa en el juicio? El juez escucharé a ambas partes. El juez puede tomar su decisién durante la audiencia o enviarsela por correo despues. ~Qué pasa si pierdo el caso? Si pierde, puede apelar. Tendra que pagar una cuota. (EI Demandante no puede apelar su propio reclamo.) Si estuvo presente en el juicio, Ilene el formulario SC-140, Aviso de apelacién. Tiene que presentarlo dentro de 30 dias depués de la decisién del juez. Si no estuvo en el juicio, Ilene y presente el formulario $C-135, Aviso de peticién para anular el fallo y Declaracién para pedirle al juez que anule el fallo (decisi6n). Sila corte no le otorga un nuevo juicio, tiene 10 dias para apelar la decisién. Presente el formulario SC-140. Para obtener mas informacién sobre las apelaciones, vea: www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/reclamosmenores/ apelar. htm ® zTengo otras opciones? Si. Silo 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 [a corte equivocada. Envie una carta a la corte antes del juicio explicando por qué cree que es la corte equivocada. Pidale a la corte que despida el teclamo. 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 el caso. —_Lleve testigos, recibos y cualquier prueba que necesife para probar su caso. Para asegurarse que los testigos vayan al juicio, llene el formulario SC-107, y el secretario emitira una orden de comparecencia ordenandoles que se presenten. Demandar a fa persona que lo demand6. Presente el formulario SC-120, Reclamo del demandado. Hay fechas limite estrictas que debe seguir. Aceptar el reclamo de! Demandante y pagar el dinero. O, si no puede pagar en ese momento, vaya al juicio y diga que quiere hacer los pagos. No 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), el juez le puede otorgar al Demandante lo que est reclamando mas lbs costos de la corte. En ese caso, el Demandante legalmente puede tomar su dinero, su sueldo o sus bienes para cobrar el fallo. ~Qué hago si necesito mas tiempo? Puede cambiar la fecha del juicio si: « No puede ir a la corte en la fecha programada (tendraé que pagar una cuota para aplazar el juicio) o No le entregaron los documentos legaimente {no recibid la orden para ir a !a 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 regias y las cuotas para aplazar un juicio. O tlene el formutario SC-110 (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 exenci6n. gNecesita ayuda? El Asesor de Reclamos Menores de su condado le puede ayudar sin cargo. l O vea "Informaci6n por condado" en: www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/reclamosmenores Revised January 1, 2008 Reclamo del Demandante y ORDEN Para Ira la Corte de Reclamos Menores (Reclamos Menores) SC-100, Page 5 of 5