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  • KASIA SEVEREID VS. STEPHANIE SZUCS MONEY document preview
  • KASIA SEVEREID VS. STEPHANIE SZUCS MONEY document preview
  • KASIA SEVEREID VS. STEPHANIE SZUCS MONEY document preview
  • KASIA SEVEREID VS. STEPHANIE SZUCS MONEY document preview
  • KASIA SEVEREID VS. STEPHANIE SZUCS MONEY document preview
  • KASIA SEVEREID VS. STEPHANIE SZUCS MONEY document preview
  • KASIA SEVEREID VS. STEPHANIE SZUCS MONEY document preview
  • KASIA SEVEREID VS. STEPHANIE SZUCS MONEY document preview
						
                                

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INRIA SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO Document Scanning Lead Sheet May-22-2009 9:32 am Case Number: CSM-09-829672 Filing Date: May-22-2009 9:22 Juke Box: 001 Image: 02504252 CLAIM OF PLAINTIFF KASIA SEVEREID VS. STEPHANIE SZUCS 001002504252 Instructions: Please place this sheet on top of the document to be scanned., Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER Clerk stamps date here when form Is filed. X19 to Go to Small Claims Court / Notice to the person being sued: SMALL Obits + You are the Defendant if your name is listed in @on age 2 of this form. The person suing you is the Plaintiff, listed i in 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. Cisik. + Ifyou lose, the court can order that your wages, money, or property be Wi ee OT 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. SAN FRANCISCO Aviso al Demandado: . / SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION * Usted es el Demandado si su nombre figura en(@) de la pagina 2 aca ete de este formulario. La persona que lo demanda es el Demandante, la que s : figura en() de la pagina 2. Clerk fils in case number end case name: : : Case Number: + Usted y el Demandante tienen que presentarse en la corte en la fecha del B2 g 6 72 juicio indicada a continuacié6n. Si no se presenta, puede perder el caso. Case Name: * Sipierde el caso Ia corte podria ordenar que le quiten de su sueldo, dinero u S: otros bienes para pagar este reclamo. = * Lieve 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. Lei col=teh OM CloR om Orel ag The people in @) and @ must go to court: (Clerk fills out section below.) Triat |> Date Time Department Name and address of court if different from above Date ) 1 ULL 2108./330 pm_ 596 2 7 7 — ah ueMAY 22 2007 — — Clerk, by eeodian 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-150, Information for the Plaintiff (Small Claims), to know your rights. Get SC-150 at any courthouse or county law library, or r go to: www. courtinfo. ca.gov/forms Fill out pages 2 and 3 of this form. Then make copies of all pages of this form. (Make | 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, and SC-104C. Go to court on your trial date listed above. Bring witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to prove your case. Sioa Carat cat wwe arora Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER SC-100, Page 15 Cadet Ont Proce, $5 f16110 oan, to Go to Small Claims Court : > 198. 220%c), 198-340(9) (Small Claims)Case Number: : . @€29672 Plaintiff (fist names): . q@) The Plaintiff (the person, business, or public entity that is suing) is: Name: LAGIA SPV Phone: CU) 2543 Steet address: 2S Snvvtshiive SF. Resvine CA AST4Y Street T City ‘State Zp Mailing address gy different): eet oy sae we If more than one Plaintiff, list next Plaintiff here: Name: : Phone:(___) Street address: _ Street - Ciy > State Zp. Mailing address (if different): Street hy ‘State Zp O Check here if more than 2 Plaintiffs and attach Form SC-100A. OO Check here if either Plaintiff listed above is doing business under a fictitious name. If so, attach Form SC-103. Q) The Defendant (the person, business, or public entity being sued) is: . Name: Globhaini@ S2zWcS Phone: (41S) F711 8% Street address: ig|4 Waster Sb. & \ : | ‘Sireot Ciy State Zp Mailing address (if different): City Stete Zp If more than one Defendant, IIst next Defendant here: Name: Phone: ( } Street address: iy Sale Zp Mailing address (if different): ‘Street Cay State Zp O Check here if more than 2 Defendants and attach Form SC-100A. O Check here ifany Defendant is on active military duty, and write his or her name here: @) The Plaintiff claims the Defendant owes $_| ovo. vv . Explain below): a. Why does the Defendant owe the Plaintiff money? _{ wold acho Lake jdhio Y : Se dant oo b. When did this happen? (Date): If no specific date, give the time period: Date started: 101212 [cs Through: Sha )o7 c, How did you calculate the money owed to you? (Do not include court costs or fees for service.) ct Uo, adapkim costs r_ mecha’ crak Cave | managment: DO Check here ifyou reed more space. Attach one sheet of paper or Form MC-031 and writh “SC-100, Item 3” at the top. Reviews derwary ¥, 2008 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER SC-100, Page 2 of to Go to Small Claims Court 3 . (Small Claims)C Case Number: 829672 Plaintiff (?ist names): @ You must ask the Defendant (in person, in writing, or by phone) to pay you before you sue. Have you done this? DLYes 1) No If no, explain why not: @) Why are you filing your claim at this courthouse? ‘This courthouse covers the area (check the one that applies): ‘a. (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.() 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. Proe., § 395(b).) : c. 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.) 4. 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): (©) List the zip code of the place checked In @ above (ifyou know): AAS @ Is your claim about an attorney-client fee dispute? [1 Yes [No Ifyes, and if'you have had arbitration, fill out Form SC-101, attach it to this form, and check here: 0) Are you suing a public entity? [1 Yes DXNo Ifyes, you must file a written claim with the entity first. (1 A ctaim was filed on (date): If the public entity denies your claim or does nol 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? DYes BNo Ifyes, the filing fee for this case will be higher. lt understand that by filing a claim in small claims court, thave no right to appeal this claim. Gi) 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: S|za jo71 Leela Senor BA a “> (D Plaintiff types or prints name here Plaintiff signs iKre Date: Second Plaintiff types or prints name here Second Plaintiff signs here == . Requests for Accommodations 5) = Assistive listening systems, computer-assisted, real-time captioning, or sign language interpreter FZ: services are available if you ask at least 5 days before the trial. Contact the clerk’s office for Form =) MC-A10, Request for Accommodations by Persons With Disabilities and Response. (Civil Code, § 54.8.) Reed January 1, 2008 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER SC-100, Page 3 of 5 : to Go to Smalt Claims Court > (Small Claims)less (ile 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 claim. upto $7,500, including a sole proprietor. 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 I 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 I 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 “Get Ready for Court” at. : www. courtinfo. ca. gov/selfhelp/smallclaims/getready. What if I need an accommodation?. - Ifyou have a disability or are hearisig 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? : Bring an edult who is not a witness to interpret for you, or” ask the court clerk for an interpreter at least five days before . your court date, A court-provided interpreter may not be available ot there may be a fee for using @ court interpreter untéss you qualify for a fee waiver. You may ask the court for a list of interpreters and also the Application for Waiver of Court "Fees and Costs (form FW-001). Where ean t get the court forms need? a Go to any courthouse or your county law library, or print : forms at: www.courtinfo.cagoviforms - | | 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 teyou tater, What if lose the case? » — Ifyou lose, you can appeal. You'll haveto pay & a fee! (Plaintiffs cannot appeal their own claims.) «| : + Ifyou were at the trial, file Form SC-140, Norice of Appeal. You must file within 30 days after the + Judge's decision. . - +. Ifyou were not at the trial, fill out and file Form | : _ SC-135, Notice of Motion to Vacate Judgment and...., ., Declaration, to ask the judge to cancel the judgment. + (decision). If the judge does not give you anew . trial, you have 10 days to appeal the decision. File “Form SC-140. . For more information on appeals, see: www.courtinfo. aa wise pisrelclaimslappeat.him Dol 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.) * Goto 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 person who Is suing you. File Form ‘sc 20, Defendant's Claim. There are strict filing ‘deadlines’ ‘you mist follow. . Agree with the Plaintiff's claim and pay the * money. Or, if you can’t pay the money now, goto your trial and say you want to make payments. Let the case “default.” If you don’t settle and do not go to the trial (default), the judge may give the Plaintiff what he or she is asking for plus court costs. If this happens, the Plaintiff can legally take your money, ‘rages, and property to pay the judgment. What if I need mora time? Tee ‘You can change the trial date ift . “You cannot goto court onthe scheduled date (you will have to pay a fet 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 postponement is allowed, and you will not havé to pay afeetodelaythetrial. — 7 Ask the Sinall Claims Clerk about the rules and fees for postponing a trial. Or fill out Form SC-110 (or write a letter) and mail it to the court and to all other people listed on your court papers before the deadline. Enclose a check for your court fees, unless a a fee waiver was granted. wae Need help? . ‘Your county’s Small Claims Advisor can help: for free. ~ Or go to “County-Specific Court Information” als www. courtinfo.ca gow/selfhelp/smaliclaims ‘Reweed January 1.2008 Plaintifrs Ctaim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court (Smal Claims) | - ta 'SC-100, Page 40f5La “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. £1 proceso es rapido y barato. Las regias son sencillas e informates. Usted es el Demandado — Ia persona que se esta demand- ando. La persona que lo est& demandando es el Demandante. | 2Necesito un abogado? Puede hablar con un abogado antes o después de! 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). . z£Cémo me preparo para Ir ala 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 *Preparese para la corte” en: www.courtinfo.ca.goviselfhelplespanoll reclamosmenoresiprepararse.him zQué hago si necesito una adaptacién? Si tiene una discapacidad o tiene impedimentos de audicién, llene el formulario MC-410, Request for Accomodations. Entregue el formutario al secretarlo de la corte o al Coordinador de Acceso/ADA de su corte. 2Qué pasa si no hablo Inglés blen? Traiga a un adulto que no sea testigo para que le sirva de intérprete. O pida al secretario de Ia corte que le asigne uno. Si quiere que la corte fe 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 proporcionada 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 fa corte una lista de intérpretes y ta Solicitud de exencién de cuotas y costos de Ja corte (formutario FW-001). zDénde puedo obtener los formularios de ta corte que necesito? Vaya a cualquier edificio de !a corte, la biblioteca legal de su condado 0 imprima fos formularios en: www. courtinfo.ca.goviforms 2Qué pasa en el julclo? El juez escuchard a ambas partes. El Juez puede tomar su decisién durante fa audiencia o enviarsela por correo después. . zQué pasa si plerdo el caso? Si pierde, puede apelar, Tendr4 que pagar una cuota. (El Demandante no puede apelar su propio reclamo.) - « Siestuvo presente en ef juicio, Ilene el formulario SC-140, Aviso de apelacién. Tiene que presentarlo dentro de 30 dias depués de fa decision del Juez. + Sinoestuvo en el juicio, Ilene y presente ef formulario SC-135, Aviso de peticién para anular el fallo y Declaracién para pedire al Juez que anule el fafio (decisién). Si ta corte no le otorga un nuevo juicio, tiene 10 dias para apelar la decisién. Presente el formutario SC-140. Para obtener mas informaci6n sobre las apelaciones, vea: www.courtinfo.ca.goviselfhelplespanolireclamosmenores! apelar.htm . SLY tnformacon ara el demandado (la C ersona demandada 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 la corte equivocada. Envie una carta a la corte antes del juicio explicando por qué cree que es la corte equivocada. Pidale a ta 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 a la corte tiene que decir que hizo fa entrega.) * Iratjuiclo y tratar de ganar el caso. Lleve testigos, recibos y cualquier prueba que necesite para probar su caso. Para asegurarse que los testigos vayan al juicio, Nene el formutario SC-107, y et secretario emitira una orden de comparecencia ordenandoles que se presenten. « Demandar a la persona que lo demandé. Presente el formutario SC-120, Reclame del demandado. Hay fechas timite estrictas que debe seguir. « Aceptar el rectamo del Demandante y pagar el dinero. O, sino puede pagar en ese momento, vaya al juicio y diga que quiere hacer los pagos. * Noir aljutcio y aceptar el fallo por falta de comparecencia. Si no llega a un acuerdo con el Demandante y no va al juicio (fatlo por fatta de comparecencia), e! juez le puede otorgar al Demandante lo que est4 reclamando més los costos de !a corte. En ese caso, el Demandante legalmente puede tomar su dinero, su sueldo o sus bienes para cobrar el fallo. 2Qué hago si necesito mds tiempo? Puede cambiar la fecha del juicio siz « No puede Ira la corte en ta fecha programada (tendra que pagar una cuota para aplazar et juicio) o « Nole entregaron fos documentos legalmente (no recibié la orden para ir ata corte) por lo menos 15 dias antes del Juicio (6 20 dias si vive fuera del condado) o + Necesita mds tlempo para conseguir intérprete. (Se permite un solo aplazamiento sin tener que pagar cuota para aplazar el Juicio). Pregintele al secretario de reclamos menores sobre las reglas y las cuotas para aplazar un Jutcio. O lene 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. @ [ zNecesita ayuda? El Asesor de Reclamos Menores de su condado le puede ayudar sin cargo. 415-292-2124 M-F, 8:30AM-Noon, 1:30PM-4:30PM l } O vea “Informacién por condado” en: www.courtinfo.ca.goviselfhelplespanol/reclamosmenores Reveed January 1, 2008 Reclamo del Demandante y ORDEN 'SC-100, Page Sof 5 Para Ir ala Corte de Reclamos Menores (Reclamos Menores)MO SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO Document Scanning Lead Sheet May-22-2009 9:32 am Case Number: CSM-09-829672 Filing Date: May-22-2009 9:22 Juke Box: 001 Image: 02504252 CLAIM OF PLAINTIFF KASIA SEVEREID VS. STEPHANIE SZUCS 001002504252 Instructions: Please place this sheet on top of the document to be scanned.‘ Bae Plaintiff's Ulaim and ORDER Clerk stamps date here when form Is filed. LEE to Go to Small Claims Court Notice to the person being sued: eA CLAS ae e + You are the Defendant if your name is listed in @ on page 2 of this Bad INOS nolsin err a Penatior Cove form. The person suing you is the Plaintiff, listed in Q) on page 2. MAY, 22 2009 + You and the Plaintiff must go to court on the trial date listed below. If you . . Clerk 4, Clerk do not go to court, you may lose the case. + Ifyou lose, the court can order that your wages, money, or property be BY: ae Bee are 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 Calitornia, County of you and to protect your rights. SAN FRANCISCO Aviso al Demandado: SMALL CLAIMS DIVISION * Usted es el Demandado si su nombre figura en@) de la pagina 2 a eeaaeco. oe ton de este formulario. La persona que lo demanda es el Demandante, la que , fi de! ina 2. . __ Clepk fills in case pumber and case name: ‘pura ® Date Time Department Name and address of court if different from above Date J 1. GUN 112009 ./:30 pm._30S 2. 7 _ 3. * aS DateMAY 2 2 2008 Clerk, by eeshinn +. eputy 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-150, Information for the Plaintiff (Small Claims), to know your rights. Get SC-150 at any courthouse or county law library, or f gO to: www. courtinfa. ca.goviforms Fill out pages 2 and 3 of this form. Then make copies ofall 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, and SC-104C. + Go to court on your trial date listed above. Bring witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to prove your case. Real Cnet ot Csr, wa courte por Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER SC-100, Page 1015 Caicetcna Precsawe, $9 18 1ieetems, to Go to Small Claims Court 196.220(c}, 198.3400) (Small Claims)Case Number: 829672 Plaintiff (list names): @) The Plaintiff (the person, business, or public entity that is suing) Is: : Name: LASIA_CeVeyonict Phone: (lle) IS4S Street address: PDAS Sverre St. Romie Ch asta Street 1 City State Zip Mailing address (if differeny): st Ciy ‘State Zp If more than one Plaintiff, list next Plaintiff here: Name: : Phone:(___) Street | Steet Oty + State Zp Mailing address (if different): Street City ‘State Zp OO) Check here ifmore than 2 Plaintiffs and attach Form SC-100A. O Check here ifeither 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: Glethani2a Siucs Phone: (4S) Ft18% sweet address: 14 Mic AMA sSlev St. SdunFamncisce CA: AGS ‘Street City State Zip Mailing address (if different): eH Cty State Zip If more than one Defendant, list next Defendant here: Name: : Phone: (__) Street address: __ . Street City ‘State Zip Mailing address (if different): ‘Street Giy State Zip O) Check here if more than 2 Defendants and attach Form SC-100A. : O Check here ifany Defendant is on active military duty, and write his or her name here: @) The Plaintiff claims the Defendant owes $_| DOO. > - (Explain below): a. Why does the Defendant owe the Plaintiff money? | would aGhaglly Like jtho vehi of mad Whe was shoei bi dine detend auc. J J. ‘ . b. When did this happen? (Date): Ifno specific date, give the time period: Date started: iMate log Through: S NALD ¢. How did you caiculate the money owed to you? (Do not include court costs or fees for service.) - han, adap costs r wedita’ Cave | mamnaasmentn O Check here ifyou need more space. Attach one sheet of paper or Form MC-031 and writ “SC-100, Item 3" at the top. Rewoed sanuary 12008 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER SC-100, Page 2 of: to Go to Small Claims Court a (Smalt Claims) .Case Number: 829672 Plaintiff (list names): @) You must ask the Defendant (in person, in writing, or by phone) to pay you before you sue. Have you done this? (Yes 1) No Ifno, explain why not: @) Why are you filing your clatm at this courthouse? This courthouse covers the area (check the one that applies): ofA (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. (] 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. Proe., § 395(b).) c. CO) Where the buyer signed the contract, lives now, or lived when the contract was made, if this claim is about aretail installment contract (like a credit card). (Civil Code, § 1812.10.) d.O1 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): List the zip code of the place checked in ® above (ifyou know). AAS @ Is your claim about an attorney-client fee dispute? [J Yes GAWNo If yes, and if you have had arbitration, fill out Form SC-101, attach it to this form, and check here: Oo Are you suing a public entity? 0 Yes [No Ifyes, you must file a written claim with the entity first. O Aclaim 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? Dyes & No Ifyes, the filing fee for this case will be higher. lt understand that by filing a claim in small claims court, | have no right to appeal this claim. G4) Ihave not filed, and understand that J cannot file, more than two small claims cases for more than $2,500 in California during this calendar year. 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. LAP Date: slazjo7 peel Soyoraia Plaintiff types or prints name here ra iff signs late Date: Second Plaintiff types or prints name here » Plaintiff signs here 4 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.) Reresed lerwary 1, 2008 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER 'SC-100, Page 3 of 5 : to Go to Small Claims Court > (Small Claims)Jem {iM 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 claim up! to $7,500, including a sole proprietor. 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 I need a lawyer? _ You may talicto a lawyer before or after the case. But you may not bave a lawyer represent you in court (uniess 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 “Grt Ready for Court www.courtinfo. ca.gowselfhelp/smaliclaims/getready. What If I need an accommodation? Hyon have'a disability or ‘are hearing impaired, fil 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? Bring an adult who is not a witness to interpret for you, or ask the court clerk for an interpreter at least five days before happens, the Plaintiff can legally take your money,” your court date. A court-provided interpreter may not be available of 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 i of Court Fees and Costs (form FW-001). Where can I get the court forms I need? _ we Go to any courthouse or your county law Hbrary, or pint forms at: www.courtinfo.ca.gov/forms . What happens at the trial? ' The judge will listen to both sides, The judge may ; make a decision at your tial or mail the decision to you Tater What if! lose the case? poe Tf you lose, you can appeal. You'll have to pay a fee! Plaintiffs cannot appeal their own claims.) + _ : * Ifyouwere at the trial, file Form SC-140, Notice of Appeal. You must file within 30 days after the vjudge’s ‘decision. ‘ .. Ifyou were nof at the trial, fll out and fiie Form : _ SC-135, Notice of Motion to Vacate Judgment and... .. Declaration, to ask the jodge to cancel the Judgment. - (decision). If the judge does not give you anew . ~ trial, you have 10 days to appeal the decision. File “Form SC-140, : For more information on appeals, see: www,courtinfo, rai ele aralctainsleppeal kim Dol have options? . Yes. If you are being sued, you can: _ * . Settle your case before the trial. Ifyou and the Plaintiff agrée 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 fs 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 person who is suing you. File Form "$0120, Defendant's Claim. There are strict ii “deadlines'you mist follow. ~ «Agree with the Plaintiff's claim and pay the * money. Or, if you can’t pay the money now, go to your trial and say you want to make payments. .. .. : Let the case “default.” If you don’t settle and do not go to the trial (default), the judge may give the Plaintiff what he or she is asking for plus court costs. If this .. wages, and property to pry the judgment : What if Ineed more time? ‘ ‘You can change the trial date iff and also the Application for Waiver» You cannot go to court on the scheduled date (you will have to pay a fee to postpone the trial) or . © Youdid not get served (receive this order to go 10 court) at least 15 days before the trial (or20 days ifyou live outside the county) or » ‘You need more time to get an interpreter. One postponement is allowed, and you will not have to pay a fee to delay the trial. we Ask the Small Claims Clerk about the rules and fees for postponing a trial. Or fill out Form SC-110 (or write a letter) and mail it to the court and to all other people listed on your court papers before the deadline. Enclose a check — for your court fees, unless a fee waiver was granted. vee Need help? cues Your county’s Small Claims Advisor can help for free. 1 Or go to “County-Specific Court Information” at: www.courtinfo.ca gowselfhelp/smaliclaims Revwed January 1, 2008 Plaintitrs Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court (Small Claims) . ta 'SC-100, Page 40f5 1 | i iLa “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 ptblica) puede reclamar hasta $7,500. El proceso es rapido y barato, Las reglas son sencillas 6 informales. Usted es el Demandado — Ia persona que se est demand- ando, La persona que fo est4 demandando es el Demandante. | zNecesito un abogado? Puede hablar con un abogado antes o después del caso. Pero no puede tener a un abogado que to represente ante la corte (a menos que se trate de una apelacién de un caso de reclamos menores). . 4£Cémo me preparo para Ira la corte? No tiene que presentar ningunos papeles antes de! 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 “Preparese para la corte” en: www.courtinfo.ca.goviselfhelplespanoll reclamosmenoresiprepararse.htm 2Qué hago si necesito una adaptaci6n? Si tiene una discapacidad o tiene Impedimentos de audictén, Ilene el formulario MC-410, Request for Accomodations. Entregue el formulario al secretario de la corte 0 al Coordinador de Acceso/ADA de su corte. 2Qué 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 fa corte le asigne un intérprete, fo 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 ala corte una lista de Intérpretes y la Solicitud de exencién de cuotas y costos de la corte (formulario FW-001). 4£Dénde puedo obtener Ios formularios de la corte que necesito? Vaya a cualquier edificlo de la corte, fa biblioteca legal de su condado o imprima los formularios en: www.courtinfo.ca.goviforms z2Qué pasa en ef fulcio? Ei Juez escuchara a ambas partes, El juez puede tomar su decisién durante !a audiencia o envidrsela por correo después. £Qué pasa si pierdo el caso? Si pierde, puede apelar. Tendré que pagar una cuota. (El Demandante no puede apelar su propio rectamo.) Si estuvo presente en el juicio, Ilene el formutario SC-140, Aviso de apelacién. Tlene que presentarlo dentro de 30 dias depués de la decision del juez. Sino estuvo en el juicio, Ilene y presente el formutario SC-135, Aviso de peticién para anular el fallo y Declaracién para pedirfe al juez que anule et fatlo (decisién). Sia corte no le otorga un nuevo juicio, tiene 10 dias para apelar la decisién. Presente el formutario S$C-140. Para obtener mas informacién sobre tas apelaciones, vea: www.courtinfo.ca.goviselfhelplespanolireclamosmenores! apelar.htm gTengo otras opciones? . Si. Silo estan demandando, puede: + Resolver su caso antes del julcio. 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 Io ayude. Probar que es Ja corte equivocada. Envie una cartaa la 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 ata corte tiene que decir que hizo la entrega.) + IralJulelo y tratar de ganar el caso. Lieve testigos, tecibos y cualquier prueba que necesite para probar su caso. Para asegurarse que los testigos vayan al juicio, flene el formulario SC-107, y el secretario emitira una orden de comparecencia ordendndotes que se presenten. Demandar a la persona que lo demand6. Presente el formutario SC-120, Reclamo del demandado. Hay fechas limite estrictas que debe seguir. Aceptar el reclamo del Demandante y pagar e! dinero. O, sino puede pagar en ese momento, vaya al Juicio y diga que quiere hacer tos 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 fe puede otorgar al Demandante lo que est4 reclamando mas fos costos de fa corte. En ese caso, e! Demandante legalmente puede tomar su dinero, su sueldo o sus blenes para cobrar el falto. 2Qué hago st necesito mas tiempo? Puede cambiar la fecha del juicio siz ¢ No puede ir a la corte en la fecha programada (tendra que pagar una cucta para aplazar el juicio) o » No le entregaron fos documentos legalmente (no recibié fa orden para Ir a !a corte) por lo menos 15 dias antes del juicio (6 20 dias sl vive fuera dei condado) o + Necesita m4s tiempo para conseguir intérprete. (Se permite un solo aplazamiento sin tener que pagar cuota para aplazar el Juicio). Preguntete at secretario de reclamos menores sobre las reglas y las cuotas para aptazar un juicio. O flene el formulario SC-110 (0 eseriba una carta) y envielo antes del plazo a ta corte y a todas las otras personas que figuran en sus papeles de la corte. Adjunte un cheque para pagar fos costos de la corte, a menos que le hayan dado una exencién. @ éNecesita ayuda? El Asesor de Reclamos Menores de su condado le puede ayudar sin cargo. I ] 415-292-2124 M-F, 8:30AM-Noon, 1:30PM-4:30PM O vea “Informacién por condado” en: www.courtinfo.ca.goviselfhelplespanol/reclamosmenores Rewsed Jarusary 1, 2008 Reclamo del Demandante y ORDEN SC-100, Page Sof 5 Para Ir a ta Corte de Reclamos Menores (Reclamos Menores)