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Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER
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 int) 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.
* Ifyou 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, Ia que figura en
@) de la pagina 2.
Usted y el Demandante tienen que presentarse en la corte en la fecha del
jujcio 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
otros bienes para pagar este reclamo.
Lleve testigos, recibos y cualquier otra prueba que necesite para probar su
caso.
Cie omCloR com ere iat
Clerk stamps date here when form is filed.
OCT 30 2020
on o! pour
Pauly Clerk
Fill in court name and street address:
Superior Court of California, County of
San Francisco, CA 94102-4514
Civic Center Courthouse
400 McAllister St., Room 103
San Francisco, CA 94102-4514
Court fills in case number when form is filed.
Case Number:
GSM ° 20-8637596
Case Name:
HAYES v. CHU
Lea este formulario y todas las paginas adjuntas para entender Ja demanda en su contra y para proteger sus derechos.
The people in (4) and (2) must go to court: (Clerk fills out section below.)
> Date Time 30 Department Name and address of court, if different from above
1. FEB 2 3 2021 (pn Soe STH Flea
2. -
3. L
pate: OCT $0 2020 cierk, by _VERLINDA JONES —P) Deputy
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-100-INFO, Information for the Plaintiff, to know your rights. Get SC-100-
INFO at any courthouse or county law library, or go to www.courts.ca.gov/smallclaims/forms.
+ Fill out pages 2 and 3 of this form. Then make copies of all pages of this form. (Make one 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 five 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.
Judicial Council of California, www.courts.ca.gov
Revised January 1, 2020, Mandatory Form
Code of Civil Procedure, §§ 116.110 et seq.,
116.220(c), 116.340(9)
Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER
to Go to Small Claims Court
(Small Claims)
SC-100, Page 1 of 5
>Plaintiff (list names):
Scott Hayes & Spencer Hayes V. Jon B Chu
Case Number:
SH ° 20- 863796
@ The plaintiff (the person, business, or public entity that is suing) is:
Name: Scott Hayes
Phone: 714-313-1277
Mailing address (if different):
Street address: 3809 W 186th Street, Torrance, CA 90504 TORRANCE CA 90504
Street City State Zip
Street City State Zip
If more than one plaintiff, list next plaintiff here:
‘Name: Spencer Hayes
Phone: 714-313-1277
Mailing address (if different):
Street address: 3809 W 186th Street, Torrance, CA 90504 TORRANCE CA 90504
Street City State Zip
Street City State Zip
O Check here if more than two plaintiffs and attach form SC-100A.
0 Check here if either plaintiff listed above is doing business under a fictitious name. If so, attach form SC-103.
0 Check here if any plaintiff is a “licensee” or “deferred deposit originator” (payday lender) under Financial
Code sections 23000 et seq.
@) The defendant (the person, business, or public entity being sued) is:
Name: JON B. CHU
Phone: 626-534-7896
Street address: 2583 31st Avenue San Francisco, CA 94116 San Francisco CA 94116
Street City State Zip
Mailing address (if different):
Street City State Zip
If the defendant is a corporation, limited liability company, or public entity, list the person
or agent authorized for service of process here:
Name: Job title, if known:
Address:
Street City State Zip
(1 Check here if your case is against more than one defendant, and attach form SC-100A.
1 Check here if any defendant is on active military duty, and write his or her name here:
@) The plaintiff claims the defendant owes $ 6,000 . (Explain below):
a. Why does the defendant owe the plaintiff money?
7/3/20, Plaintiffs moved out the rental property of Defendant who refused to provide itemized statement refund
the security deposit of $1,950 without legitimate reasons. Plaintiff demanded multiple times, Defendant refused.
When did this happen? (Date): 7/3/2020
b. Ifno specific date, give the time period: Date started: Through:
c. How did you calculate the money owed to you? (Do not include court costs or fees for service.)
Plaintiffs paid $1,950 security deposit plus $4,000 triple damages authorized under CC §1950.5(1). There were
no damages to the property. Plaintiff cleaned the property thoroughly.
OO 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.
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(Small Claims) >Plaintiff (list names): Case Number: -
Scott Hayes & Spencer Hayes V. Jon B Chu GSM 2 20=863796
() You must ask the defendant (in person, in writing, or by phone) to pay you before you
sue. If your claim is for possession of property, you must ask the defendant to give you
the property. Have you done this?
[J Yes {J 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. [xX] (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. [1 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. LC] Where the buyer signed the contract, lives now, or lived when the contract was made, if this claim is about a
retail installment contract (like a credit card). (Civ Code, § 1812.10.)
d. (1 Where the buyer signed the contract, lives now, or lived when the contract was made, or where the vehicle is
permanently garaged, if this claim is about a vehicle finance sale. (Civ Code, § 2984.4.)
e. [] Other (specify):
@) List the zip code of the place checked in () above (if you know): 94116
® Is your claim about an attorney-client fee dispute? [] Yes [x] No
If yes, and if you have had arbitration, fill out form SC-101, attach it to this form, and check here: []
Are you suing a public entity? [] Yes [x] No
If yes, you must file a written claim with the entity first. [] 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?
(1 Yes [J No Sfyes, the filing fee for this case will be higher.
Is your claim for more than $2,500? [xi Yes [] No
If yes, I have 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.
1 understand that by filing a claim in small claims court, | have no right to appeal this
claim.
I declare, under penalty of perjury under California State law, that the information above and gn any attachments to this
form is true and correct.
Date: Scott Hayes >
Plaintiff types or prints name here Plaintiff signs here
Date: Spencer Hayes Ae—
Second plaintiff types or prints name here ‘Sévond plaihtiff 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 five days before the trial. Contact the clerk’s office for form
IMC-410, Request for Accommodations by Persons With Disabilities and Response. (Civ. Code, § 54.8.)
Rewsed January 1.2020 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court SC-100, Page 3 of 5
(Small Claims)OSI. « 20- 863796
bo] Ome TT) Information for the defendant (the person being sued)
“Small claims court” is a special court where claims for
$10,000 or less are decided. Individuals, including "natural
persons" and sole proprietors, may claim up to $10,000.
Corporations, partnerships, public entities, and other businesses
are limited to claims of $5,000. (See 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 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 | 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 Prepared for Your
Trial” at www.courts.ca.gov/smaliciaims/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? Ask the court clerk
as sqon as possible for a court-provided interpreter. You may use
form INT-300 or local court form to request an interpreter. If a
court interpreter is not available at the time of your trial, it may be
necessary to reschedule your trial. You cannot bring your own
interpreter for the trial unless the interpreter has been approved
by the court as a certified, registered, or provisionally qualified
interpreter. (See Cal. Rules of Court, rule 2.893, and form
INT-140.)
Where can | get the court forms | need? Go to any
courthouse or your county law library, or print forms at www.
courts.ca.gov/smaliclaims/orms.
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 later.
What if | lose the case? /f you lose, you may appeal. You'll
have to pay a fee. (Plaintiffs cannot appeal their own claims.)
« If you were at the trial, file form SC-140, Notice of Appeal. You
must file within 30 days after the clerk hands or mails you the
judge's decision (judgment) on form SC-200 or form SC-130,
Notice of Entry of Judgment.
+ 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 a
new trial, you have 10 days to appeal the decision. File form
SC-140.
For more information on appeals, see www.courts.ca.gov/
smaliclaims/appeals.
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, the plaintiff must file
form ClV-110, Request for Dismissal, with the clerk. 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) @ copy
of your letter (by mail or in person) to all parties. (Your letter to
the court must say you have done so.)
Go to the trial and try to win your case. Bring
witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to prove your
case. To have the court order a witness to go to the trial, fill out
form SC-107 (Small Claims Subpoena) and have it served:on
the witness.
Sue the person who is suing you. If you have a glaim
against the plaintiff, and the claim is appropriate for small claims
court as described on this form, you may file Defendant's Claim
(form SC-120) and bring the claim in this action. If your claim is
for more than allowed in small claims court, you may still fife it in
‘small claims court if you give up the amount over the small
claims value amount, or you may file a claim for the full value of
the claim in the appropriate court. If your claim is for more than
allowed in small claims court and relates to the same contract,
transaction, matter, or event that is the subject of the plaintiffs =:
claim, you may file your claim in the appropriate court and file a |
motion to transfer the plaintiffs 's claim to that court to resolve
both matters together. You can see a description of the amounts
allowed in the paragraph above titled “Small Claims Court.”
- 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 happens, the plaintiff can
legally take your money, wages, and property to pay the
judgment.
What if I 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 postponement is
. allowed, and you will not have to pay a 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 people listed on your court
Papers before the deadline. Enclose a check for your court ges,
unless a fee waiver was granted.
) Need help?
Your county's Small Claims Advisor can help for free.
L
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).)
Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court SC-100, Page 4 of 5
(Small Claims) >
Revised January 1, 2020}
GSM» 20-863796
Informacién para el demandado (la persona demandada)
La “Corte de reclamos menorés” es und corte especial donde se
deciden casos por “$1 0,000 o menos. Los individuos, o sea'las
“personas fisicas” y los propietarios por cuenta propia, pueden
reclamar hasta $10,000. Las corporaciones, asociaciones, entidades
PUblicas y otras.empresas solo pueden reclamar hasta, $5,000. (Vea
abajo para las excepciones.*) El proceso es rapido y barato. Las
reglas son sencillas e informales. Usted es el Demandado—ta
persona que se esté demandando. La persona que lo est4
demandando es el Demandante.
2Necesito un abogado? Puede hablar con un abogado antes o
después del caso. Pero no puede tener a un abogado que lo
“represente arite la corte (a menos que se trate de una apelacion de un
caso de reclamos menores). .
‘~Cémo 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 Ileve al juicio cualquier testigos,
recibos y pruebas que apoyan su caso. Y lea “Esté preparado para su
Juicio” en www.courts.ca.gov/réclamosmenores/preparese.
éQué hago si necesito una adaptaci6n? Si tiene una discapacidad
0 tiene impedimentos de audicién, lene el formulario MC-410,
Request for Accomodations. Entregue el formulario al secretario de la
corte o al Coordinador de Acceso/ADA de su corte.
éQué pasa si no hablo bien inglés? Solicite un intérprete al
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 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 a'la corte tiene que decir que hizo la,
entrega.)
_« Ital juicio y tratar de ganar el caso. Lleve testigos, recibos'y _
‘cualquier prueba que necesite para probar su caso. Si desea que
la corte emita una orden de comparecencia para que los testigos
vayan al juicio, Ilene el formulario SC-107, Citatorio de reclamos
menores (Small Claims Subpoena) y entrégueselo legalmente al
“testigo.
Demandar.a la persona que lo demand6. Si tiene un reclamo
contra el Demandante, y el reclamo se puede presentar.en la
corte de reclamos menores, tal como se describe en este
formulario, puede presentar el formulario SC-120, Reclamo del
demandado (Defendant's Claim) y presentarlo en este mismo
caso: Si su reclamo excede el limite permitido en la corte de
reclamos menores, puede igualmente presentarlo en la corte de
reclamos menores si esta dispuesto a limitar su reclamo al
maximo permitido, o puede presentar un reclamo por el monta
total en ld corte apropiada. Si su reclamo excede el limite
permitido en la corte de reclamos menores y esta relacionado con
secretario, de la corte lo mas pronto posible. Puede usar el formulario
INT-300 0 un formulario de su corte local. Si no esta disponible un
intérprete de la corte para su juicio, es posible que se tenga que
cambiar la fecha de su juicio. No puede llevar su propio intérprete
para el juicio a menos que el intérprete haya sido aprobado por la
corte cofmo un intérprete certificado, registrado, o provisionalmente
Calificado. (Vea la regla 2.893 de las Reglas de la Corte de California,
y el formulario INT-140.)
éDénde puedo obtener los formularios de la corte que necesito?
Vaya a cualquier edificio de la corte, la biblioteca legal de su condado,
© imprima los formularios en www.courts.ca.gov/ smallclaims/forms"
(pagina estd en inglés). .
éQué pasa en el juicio? El juez escucharé a ambas partes. El juez.
puede tomar su'decisién durante la audiencia o envidrsela por correo
después. :
&Qué pasi si pierdo el caso? Si pierde, puede apelar. Tendra que
Pagar una‘ cuota. (El Demandante no puede apelar su propio reclamo.)
+ Si estuvo presente en el juicio, Ilene el formulario SC-140, Aviso de
apelacién (Notice of Appeal). Tiene que presentarlo dentro de 30 *
dias después de que el secretario le entregué o envie la decisién
{fallo) del juez en el formulario SC-200 0 SC-130, Aviso de
publicacién del fallo (Notice of Entry of Judgment).
Si no estuvo en el juicio, Ilene y presente el formulario SC-135,
Aviso de peticién para anular el fallo y Declaracion para pedirle al
juez que anule el fallo (decision). Sila corte no le otorga un nuevo
juicio, tiene 10 dfas para apelar la decisién. Presente el formulario
SC-140.
Para obtener mas informacién sobre las apelaciones, vea www.
courts.ca.gov/reclamosmenores/apelaciones.
zTengo otras opciones? Si. Silo estan demandando, puede:
« Resolver su caso antes del juicio. Si usted y el Demandante.se
* ponen de acuerdo en cémo resolver el caso, el Demandante tiene ©
que presentar el formulario ClV-110, Solicitud de desestimacion
(Request for Dismissal) ante el secretario de la corte. Pidale al
Asesor de Reclamos Menores que lo ayude.
-mismo-centrate; transaccién;-asunte-o-acontecimiente-que-et——
reclamo del Demandante, puede presentar su reclamo en la corte
apropiada y presentar una mocion para transferir el reclamo del
Demandante a dicha corte, para poder resolver los dos reclamos
juntos. Puede ver una descripcién de los montos permitidos en el
parrafo anterior titulado “Corte de reclamos menores”.
« Aeptar el reclamo de! Demandante y pagar el dinero. O, sino
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 Dernandante y no va al juicio (fallo
Por falta de comparecencia), el juez le puede otorgar al
Demandante lo que esta reclamando mas los costos de la corte.
En ese caso, el Demandante legalmente puede tomar-su dinero,
su sueldo o sus bienes para cobrar el fallo.
éQué hago si necesito mas tiempo? Puede cambiar Ia fecha del
juicio si:
No puede ir a la corte en la fecha programada (tendré que pagar
- una cuota para aplazar él juicio), 0
+ No le entregaron los documentos legalmente (no recibié la orden
para ira 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
exenci6n.
éNecesita ayuda? El Asesor de Reclamos Menores de su
Condado le puede ayudar sin cargo.
O visite www.courts.ca.gov/reclamosmenores/asesores.
* Excepclones: Existen diferentes limites en un reclamo contra un garante. (Vea el Cédigo de Procadimiento Civil, seecién 116.220 (c).)
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Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER 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 int) 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. * Ifyou 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, Ia que figura en @) de la pagina 2. Usted y el Demandante tienen que presentarse en la corte en la fecha del jujcio 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 otros bienes para pagar este reclamo. Lleve testigos, recibos y cualquier otra prueba que necesite para probar su caso. Cie omCloR com ere iat Clerk stamps date here when form is filed. OCT 30 2020 on o! pour Pauly Clerk Fill in court name and street address: Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, CA 94102-4514 Civic Center Courthouse 400 McAllister St., Room 103 San Francisco, CA 94102-4514 Court fills in case number when form is filed. Case Number: GSM ° 20-8637596 Case Name: HAYES v. CHU Lea este formulario y todas las paginas adjuntas para entender Ja demanda en su contra y para proteger sus derechos. The people in (4) and (2) must go to court: (Clerk fills out section below.) > Date Time 30 Department Name and address of court, if different from above 1. FEB 2 3 2021 (pn Soe STH Flea 2. - 3. L pate: OCT $0 2020 cierk, by _VERLINDA JONES —P) Deputy 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-100-INFO, Information for the Plaintiff, to know your rights. Get SC-100- INFO at any courthouse or county law library, or go to www.courts.ca.gov/smallclaims/forms. + Fill out pages 2 and 3 of this form. Then make copies of all pages of this form. (Make one 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 five 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. Judicial Council of California, www.courts.ca.gov Revised January 1, 2020, Mandatory Form Code of Civil Procedure, §§ 116.110 et seq., 116.220(c), 116.340(9) Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court (Small Claims) SC-100, Page 1 of 5 >Plaintiff (list names): Scott Hayes & Spencer Hayes V. Jon B Chu Case Number: SH ° 20- 863796 @ The plaintiff (the person, business, or public entity that is suing) is: Name: Scott Hayes Phone: 714-313-1277 Mailing address (if different): Street address: 3809 W 186th Street, Torrance, CA 90504 TORRANCE CA 90504 Street City State Zip Street City State Zip If more than one plaintiff, list next plaintiff here: ‘Name: Spencer Hayes Phone: 714-313-1277 Mailing address (if different): Street address: 3809 W 186th Street, Torrance, CA 90504 TORRANCE CA 90504 Street City State Zip Street City State Zip O Check here if more than two plaintiffs and attach form SC-100A. 0 Check here if either plaintiff listed above is doing business under a fictitious name. If so, attach form SC-103. 0 Check here if any plaintiff is a “licensee” or “deferred deposit originator” (payday lender) under Financial Code sections 23000 et seq. @) The defendant (the person, business, or public entity being sued) is: Name: JON B. CHU Phone: 626-534-7896 Street address: 2583 31st Avenue San Francisco, CA 94116 San Francisco CA 94116 Street City State Zip Mailing address (if different): Street City State Zip If the defendant is a corporation, limited liability company, or public entity, list the person or agent authorized for service of process here: Name: Job title, if known: Address: Street City State Zip (1 Check here if your case is against more than one defendant, and attach form SC-100A. 1 Check here if any defendant is on active military duty, and write his or her name here: @) The plaintiff claims the defendant owes $ 6,000 . (Explain below): a. Why does the defendant owe the plaintiff money? 7/3/20, Plaintiffs moved out the rental property of Defendant who refused to provide itemized statement refund the security deposit of $1,950 without legitimate reasons. Plaintiff demanded multiple times, Defendant refused. When did this happen? (Date): 7/3/2020 b. Ifno specific date, give the time period: Date started: Through: c. How did you calculate the money owed to you? (Do not include court costs or fees for service.) Plaintiffs paid $1,950 security deposit plus $4,000 triple damages authorized under CC §1950.5(1). There were no damages to the property. Plaintiff cleaned the property thoroughly. OO 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. Revisoq January 1, 2020 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court SC-100, Page 2 of 5 (Small Claims) >Plaintiff (list names): Case Number: - Scott Hayes & Spencer Hayes V. Jon B Chu GSM 2 20=863796 () You must ask the defendant (in person, in writing, or by phone) to pay you before you sue. If your claim is for possession of property, you must ask the defendant to give you the property. Have you done this? [J Yes {J 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. [xX] (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. [1 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. LC] Where the buyer signed the contract, lives now, or lived when the contract was made, if this claim is about a retail installment contract (like a credit card). (Civ Code, § 1812.10.) d. (1 Where the buyer signed the contract, lives now, or lived when the contract was made, or where the vehicle is permanently garaged, if this claim is about a vehicle finance sale. (Civ Code, § 2984.4.) e. [] Other (specify): @) List the zip code of the place checked in () above (if you know): 94116 ® Is your claim about an attorney-client fee dispute? [] Yes [x] No If yes, and if you have had arbitration, fill out form SC-101, attach it to this form, and check here: [] Are you suing a public entity? [] Yes [x] No If yes, you must file a written claim with the entity first. [] 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? (1 Yes [J No Sfyes, the filing fee for this case will be higher. Is your claim for more than $2,500? [xi Yes [] No If yes, I have 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. 1 understand that by filing a claim in small claims court, | have no right to appeal this claim. I declare, under penalty of perjury under California State law, that the information above and gn any attachments to this form is true and correct. Date: Scott Hayes > Plaintiff types or prints name here Plaintiff signs here Date: Spencer Hayes Ae— Second plaintiff types or prints name here ‘Sévond plaihtiff 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 five days before the trial. Contact the clerk’s office for form IMC-410, Request for Accommodations by Persons With Disabilities and Response. (Civ. Code, § 54.8.) Rewsed January 1.2020 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court SC-100, Page 3 of 5 (Small Claims)OSI. « 20- 863796 bo] Ome TT) Information for the defendant (the person being sued) “Small claims court” is a special court where claims for $10,000 or less are decided. Individuals, including "natural persons" and sole proprietors, may claim up to $10,000. Corporations, partnerships, public entities, and other businesses are limited to claims of $5,000. (See 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 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 | 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 Prepared for Your Trial” at www.courts.ca.gov/smaliciaims/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? Ask the court clerk as sqon as possible for a court-provided interpreter. You may use form INT-300 or local court form to request an interpreter. If a court interpreter is not available at the time of your trial, it may be necessary to reschedule your trial. You cannot bring your own interpreter for the trial unless the interpreter has been approved by the court as a certified, registered, or provisionally qualified interpreter. (See Cal. Rules of Court, rule 2.893, and form INT-140.) Where can | get the court forms | need? Go to any courthouse or your county law library, or print forms at www. courts.ca.gov/smaliclaims/orms. 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 later. What if | lose the case? /f you lose, you may appeal. You'll have to pay a fee. (Plaintiffs cannot appeal their own claims.) « If you were at the trial, file form SC-140, Notice of Appeal. You must file within 30 days after the clerk hands or mails you the judge's decision (judgment) on form SC-200 or form SC-130, Notice of Entry of Judgment. + 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 a new trial, you have 10 days to appeal the decision. File form SC-140. For more information on appeals, see www.courts.ca.gov/ smaliclaims/appeals. 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, the plaintiff must file form ClV-110, Request for Dismissal, with the clerk. 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) @ copy of your letter (by mail or in person) to all parties. (Your letter to the court must say you have done so.) Go to the trial and try to win your case. Bring witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to prove your case. To have the court order a witness to go to the trial, fill out form SC-107 (Small Claims Subpoena) and have it served:on the witness. Sue the person who is suing you. If you have a glaim against the plaintiff, and the claim is appropriate for small claims court as described on this form, you may file Defendant's Claim (form SC-120) and bring the claim in this action. If your claim is for more than allowed in small claims court, you may still fife it in ‘small claims court if you give up the amount over the small claims value amount, or you may file a claim for the full value of the claim in the appropriate court. If your claim is for more than allowed in small claims court and relates to the same contract, transaction, matter, or event that is the subject of the plaintiffs =: claim, you may file your claim in the appropriate court and file a | motion to transfer the plaintiffs 's claim to that court to resolve both matters together. You can see a description of the amounts allowed in the paragraph above titled “Small Claims Court.” - 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 happens, the plaintiff can legally take your money, wages, and property to pay the judgment. What if I 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 postponement is . allowed, and you will not have to pay a 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 people listed on your court Papers before the deadline. Enclose a check for your court ges, unless a fee waiver was granted. ) Need help? Your county's Small Claims Advisor can help for free. L 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).) Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court SC-100, Page 4 of 5 (Small Claims) > Revised January 1, 2020} GSM» 20-863796 Informacién para el demandado (la persona demandada) La “Corte de reclamos menorés” es und corte especial donde se deciden casos por “$1 0,000 o menos. Los individuos, o sea'las “personas fisicas” y los propietarios por cuenta propia, pueden reclamar hasta $10,000. Las corporaciones, asociaciones, entidades PUblicas y otras.empresas solo pueden reclamar hasta, $5,000. (Vea abajo para las excepciones.*) El proceso es rapido y barato. Las reglas son sencillas e informales. Usted es el Demandado—ta persona que se esté demandando. La persona que lo est4 demandando es el Demandante. 2Necesito un abogado? Puede hablar con un abogado antes o después del caso. Pero no puede tener a un abogado que lo “represente arite la corte (a menos que se trate de una apelacion de un caso de reclamos menores). . ‘~Cémo 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 Ileve al juicio cualquier testigos, recibos y pruebas que apoyan su caso. Y lea “Esté preparado para su Juicio” en www.courts.ca.gov/réclamosmenores/preparese. éQué hago si necesito una adaptaci6n? Si tiene una discapacidad 0 tiene impedimentos de audicién, lene el formulario MC-410, Request for Accomodations. Entregue el formulario al secretario de la corte o al Coordinador de Acceso/ADA de su corte. éQué pasa si no hablo bien inglés? Solicite un intérprete al 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 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 a'la corte tiene que decir que hizo la, entrega.) _« Ital juicio y tratar de ganar el caso. Lleve testigos, recibos'y _ ‘cualquier prueba que necesite para probar su caso. Si desea que la corte emita una orden de comparecencia para que los testigos vayan al juicio, Ilene el formulario SC-107, Citatorio de reclamos menores (Small Claims Subpoena) y entrégueselo legalmente al “testigo. Demandar.a la persona que lo demand6. Si tiene un reclamo contra el Demandante, y el reclamo se puede presentar.en la corte de reclamos menores, tal como se describe en este formulario, puede presentar el formulario SC-120, Reclamo del demandado (Defendant's Claim) y presentarlo en este mismo caso: Si su reclamo excede el limite permitido en la corte de reclamos menores, puede igualmente presentarlo en la corte de reclamos menores si esta dispuesto a limitar su reclamo al maximo permitido, o puede presentar un reclamo por el monta total en ld corte apropiada. Si su reclamo excede el limite permitido en la corte de reclamos menores y esta relacionado con secretario, de la corte lo mas pronto posible. Puede usar el formulario INT-300 0 un formulario de su corte local. Si no esta disponible un intérprete de la corte para su juicio, es posible que se tenga que cambiar la fecha de su juicio. No puede llevar su propio intérprete para el juicio a menos que el intérprete haya sido aprobado por la corte cofmo un intérprete certificado, registrado, o provisionalmente Calificado. (Vea la regla 2.893 de las Reglas de la Corte de California, y el formulario INT-140.) éDénde puedo obtener los formularios de la corte que necesito? Vaya a cualquier edificio de la corte, la biblioteca legal de su condado, © imprima los formularios en www.courts.ca.gov/ smallclaims/forms" (pagina estd en inglés). . éQué pasa en el juicio? El juez escucharé a ambas partes. El juez. puede tomar su'decisién durante la audiencia o envidrsela por correo después. : &Qué pasi si pierdo el caso? Si pierde, puede apelar. Tendra que Pagar una‘ cuota. (El Demandante no puede apelar su propio reclamo.) + Si estuvo presente en el juicio, Ilene el formulario SC-140, Aviso de apelacién (Notice of Appeal). Tiene que presentarlo dentro de 30 * dias después de que el secretario le entregué o envie la decisién {fallo) del juez en el formulario SC-200 0 SC-130, Aviso de publicacién del fallo (Notice of Entry of Judgment). Si no estuvo en el juicio, Ilene y presente el formulario SC-135, Aviso de peticién para anular el fallo y Declaracion para pedirle al juez que anule el fallo (decision). Sila corte no le otorga un nuevo juicio, tiene 10 dfas para apelar la decisién. Presente el formulario SC-140. Para obtener mas informacién sobre las apelaciones, vea www. courts.ca.gov/reclamosmenores/apelaciones. zTengo otras opciones? Si. Silo estan demandando, puede: « Resolver su caso antes del juicio. Si usted y el Demandante.se * ponen de acuerdo en cémo resolver el caso, el Demandante tiene © que presentar el formulario ClV-110, Solicitud de desestimacion (Request for Dismissal) ante el secretario de la corte. Pidale al Asesor de Reclamos Menores que lo ayude. -mismo-centrate; transaccién;-asunte-o-acontecimiente-que-et—— reclamo del Demandante, puede presentar su reclamo en la corte apropiada y presentar una mocion para transferir el reclamo del Demandante a dicha corte, para poder resolver los dos reclamos juntos. Puede ver una descripcién de los montos permitidos en el parrafo anterior titulado “Corte de reclamos menores”. « Aeptar el reclamo de! Demandante y pagar el dinero. O, sino 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 Dernandante y no va al juicio (fallo Por falta de comparecencia), el juez le puede otorgar al Demandante lo que esta reclamando mas los costos de la corte. En ese caso, el Demandante legalmente puede tomar-su dinero, su sueldo o sus bienes para cobrar el fallo. éQué hago si necesito mas tiempo? Puede cambiar Ia fecha del juicio si: No puede ir a la corte en la fecha programada (tendré que pagar - una cuota para aplazar él juicio), 0 + No le entregaron los documentos legalmente (no recibié la orden para ira 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 exenci6n. éNecesita ayuda? El Asesor de Reclamos Menores de su Condado le puede ayudar sin cargo. O visite www.courts.ca.gov/reclamosmenores/asesores. * Excepclones: Existen diferentes limites en un reclamo contra un garante. (Vea el Cédigo de Procadimiento Civil, seecién 116.220 (c).) Revised January 1, 2020 Reclamo del Demandante y ORDEN SC-100, Page 5 of 5 Para Ir a la Corte de Reclamos Menores (Reclamos Menores) For your protection and privacy, please press the Clear This Form button after you have printed the form. fil | Save this form |