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Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER
ace to Go to Small Claims Court
Notice to the person being sued:
* You are the defendant if your name is listed in (2) on page 2 of this form.
The person suing you is the plaintiff, listed in (1) 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:
Clerk stamps date here when form is filed.
FILED
‘San Francisco County Superior Court
MAR 17 2021
CLERK OF THE COURT
By
Fill in court name and street address:
Superior Court of California, County of
iSan Francisco
Civic Center Courthouse
}400 McAllister St.
* Usted es el Demandado si su nombre figura en (2) de la pagina 2 de este San Francisco CA 94102
formulario. La persona que lo demanda es el Demandante, la que figura en
@ de la pagina 2.
* Usted y el Demandante tienen que presentarse en la corte en la fecha del
juicio indicada a continuacion. Si no se presenta, puede perder el caso.
Court fills in case number when form is filed.
CONC 1864164
Case Name:
Stewart v. Montgomery, et al.
* 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. ..
* Lea este formulario y todas las paginas adjuntas para entender la demanda en su contra y para proteger sus derechos.
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The people in (4) and (@) must go to court: (Clerk fills out section below.)
Trial > Date Time Department Name and address of court, if different from above
Date JUN 15 2021 33020 soy _ Sanfrancisco 400 Mcallister St. San Francisco CA 94102 Civic
2.
3.
Date: ~3/u L 2 Clerk, by C > A , 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 Calfomia, www.courts.ca.gov
Revised January 1, 2020, Mandatory Form
Code of Civil Procedure, §§ 116.110 et seq.,
116.220(c), 116.340(g)
Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER
to Go to Small Claims Court
(Small Claims)
SC-100, Page 1 of 5
>Plaintiff (list names): Case Number:
Jules Stewart
@ The plaintiff (the person, business, or public entity that is suing) is:
Name: Jules Stewart Phone: (415) 368-5690
Street address: 125 Bayshore Blvd. San Francisco CA 94124
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):
Street City State Zip
O1 Check here if more than two plaintiffs and attach form SC-100A.
1 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: Jerry Montgomery Phone:
Street address: 2534 27th Avenue 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
Check here if your case is against more than one defendant, and attach form SC-100A.
0 Check here if any defendant is on active military duty, and write his or her name here:
@) The plaintiff claims the defendant owes $ 3,262.00 . (Explain below):
a. Why does the defendant owe the plaintiff money?
| was living in a commercial space, a barbershop, and the owner was evicted. | lost all of my personal belongings
and the owners
When did this happen? (Date): 10/28/2019
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.)
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.
Revised Jamar 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:
Jules Stewart
@) 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?
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. (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. (] 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 (6) above (ifyou know): 94124
Is your claim about an attorney-client fee dispute? [] Yes No
If yes, and if you have had arbitration, fill out form SC-101, attach it to this form, and check here: T]
Are you suing a public entity? 1 Yes 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?
OO Yes No = If yes, the filing fee for this case will be higher.
Is your claim for more than $2,500? 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.
| 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 on any attachments to this
form is true and correct. fe
Date:01/28/2021 Jules Stewart p Jules Stewart
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 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.)
Revived January 1.2020 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court SC-100, Page 3 of 5
(Small Claims)Stemy ty‘ Other Plaintiffs or Defendants Case Number:
@
This form is attached to form SC-100, item 1 or 2.
If more than two plaintiffs (person, business, or entity suing), list their information below:
Other plaintiff's name:
Street address: Phone:
City: State: Zip:
Mailing address (if different):
City: State: Zip:
Is this plaintiff doing business under a fictitious name? (| Yes (] No Ifyes, attach form SC-103.
Other plaintiff's name:
Street address: Phone:
City: State: Zip:
Mailing address (if different):
City: State: Zip:
Is this plaintiff doing business under a fictitious name? (] Yes (1 No Ifyes, attach form SC-103.
01 Check here if more than 4 plaintiffs and fill out and attach another form SC-100A.
if more than one defendant (person, business, or entity being sued), list their information
below:
Other defendant’s name: Sharon Montgomery
Street address: 2534 27th Avenue Phone:
City: San Francisco State: CA Zip: 94116
Mailing address (if different):
City: State: Zip:
If this defendant is a corporation, limited liability company, or public entity, list the person or agent authorized for
service of process:
Name: Job title, if known:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Check here if your case is against more than two defendants, and fill out and attach another form SC-100A.
Is your claim for more than $2,500? Yes [1] 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.
lt 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 on any attachments to this
form
Date:
Jules Stewart
is true and correct.
01/28/2021
Jules Stewart
Type or print your name Sign your name
Date:
Type or print your name ‘Sign your name
evant onary 1 2017 Mangaty fone Other Plaintiffs or Defendants SC-100A, Page _of _
Code of vl Procedure, § 146.110 6 seq, (Attachment to Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER
to Go to Small Claims Court)MC-031
. | __ PLAINTIFF/PETITIONER: Jules Stewart CASE NUMBER:
DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT: Jerry Montgomery, et al.
DECLARATION
(This form must be attached to another form or court paper before it can be filed in court.)
SC-100, Item 3:
(1) Beginning in 2001, | agreed with the owner of a barbershop located at 6216 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94124
("Premises"), to rent a chair there to do business.
(2) In 2008, | entered into an agreement with the owner of the Premises, Jerry Montgomery ("Defendant’), to live there, as
well.
(3) | paid Defendant $500.00 per month in cash to rent a portion of the Premises for me to live there.
(4) In October 2019, Defendant changed the locks to the Premises, and did not provide me with a copy of the new set of
keys needed to access it.
(5) Since that date, | have been unable to access the Premises.
(6) Several of my personal belongings were still in the building when the locks were changed.
(7) 1, also, had several items related to my trade as a barber still in the building when the locks were changed.
(8) At no point has Defendant allowed me to access the Premises in order to reclaim any of my possessions.
(9) | have asked Defendant to return my property that was left in the building after he changed the locks, or to otherwise
allow me access to collect those items.
(10) Defendant has refused to return my possessions to me.
(11) Defendant has, also, refused to allow me to access the Premises in order to reclaim my belongings.
(12) To date, | have neither received my property nor any compensation from Defendant for their loss.
(13) in total, the possessions that were denied to me by Defendant are cumulatively worth $3,262.00.
| declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.
Date; 01/28/2021
Jules Stewart
Jules Stewart
(TYPE OR PRINT NAME) (SIGNATURE OF DECLARANT)
O Attorney for ] Plaintiff [7] Petitioner [1] Defendant
(1 Respondent [-] other (Specify):
eae Sounchor Gania ATTACHED DECLARATIONCrees (itt) Informaci6n para el demandado (ia persona demandada)
La “Corte de reclamos menores” es una corte especial donde se
deciden casos por $10,000 o menos. Los individuos, o sea las
“personas fisicas” y los propietarios por cuenta propia, pueden
. 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
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—la
persona que se esté demandando. 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).
&C6mo me preparo para ir a la corte? No tiene que presentar
ningunos papeles antes del juicio, a menos que piense que ésta es la
corte equivocada para su caso. Pero lleve al juicio cualquier testigos,
recibos y pruebas que apoyan su caso. Y lea “Esté preparado para su
juicio” en www.courts.ca.gov/reclamosmenores/preparese.
&Qué hago si necesito una adaptacién? Si tiene una discapacidad
0 tiene impedimentos de audicién, llene el formulario MC-410,
Request for Accomodations. Entregue el formulario al secretario de la
corte 0 al Coordinador de Acceso/ADA de su corte.
éQué pasa sj no hablo bien inglés? Solicite un intérprete al
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 como 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.)
~Dénde puedo obtener los formularios de la corte que necesito?
Vaya a cualquier edificio de la corte, la biblioteca legal de su condado,
0 imprima los formularios en www.coutts.ca.gov/ smallclaims/forms
(pagina esta en inglés).
éQué pasa en el juicio? El juez escuchara a ambas partes. El juez
puede tomar su decisién durante la audiencia o envidrsela por correo
después. .
2Qué pasa si pierdo el caso? Si pierde, puede apelar. Tendra que
pagar una cuota. (El Demandante no puede apelar su propio reclamo.) | No puede ir a la corte en la fecha programada (tendré que pagar
Si estuvo presente en el juicio, ilene el formulario SC-140, Aviso de una cuota para aplazar el juicio), o
apelacién (Notice of Appeal). Tiene que presentarlo dentro de 30 + No le entregaran los documentos legalmente (no recibié la orden
entregar (dar) una copia de su carta (por correo 0 en persona) a
todas las partes. (Su carta a la corte tiene que decir que hizola
entrega.)
Iral 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, Citaforio 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 monto
total en la corte apropiada. Si su reclamo excede el limite
permitido en la corte de reclamos menores y esta relacionado con
el mismo contrato, transaccién, asunto o acontecimiento que el
reclamo del Demandante, puede presentar su reclamo en la corte
apropiada y presentar una mocién 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 del Demandante y pagar el dinero. O, sino
puede pagar en ese momento, vaya al juicio y diga que quiere
hacer los pagos. : .
« Noiral 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 otargar al
Demandante lo que esta reclamando mas los costos de la corte.
En ese caso, el Demandante legalmente puede tomar su dinero,
‘su sueldo © sus bienes para cobrar el fallo.
Qué hago si necesito mas tiempo? Puede cambiar la fecha del
juicio si:
dias después de que el secretario le entregue o envie la decision
(fallo) del juez en el formulario SC-200 0 SC-130, Aviso de
publicacion del fallo (Notice of Entry of Judgment).
Si no estuvo en el juicio, llene y presente el formulario SC-135,
Aviso de peticién para anular el fallo y Declaraci6n para pedirle al
para ir a la corte) por lo menos 15 dias antes del juicio (6 20 dias:
si vive fuera del condado), o
+ Necesita mas tiempo para conseguir intérprete. (Se permite un
solo aplazamiento sin tener que pagar cuota para aplazar el
juicio).
juez que anule el fallo (decisién). Sila corte no le otorga un nuevo
juicio, tiene 10 dias para apelar la decisién. Presente el formulario
SC-140.
Para obtener mas informacion sobre las apelaciones, vea www.
courts.ca.gov/reclamosmenores/apelaciones.
Pregintele al secretario de reclamos menores sobre las reglas y las
cuotas para aplazar un juicio. O lene 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
tw exenci6n.
eTengo otras opciones? Si. Silo estan demandando, puede: zNecesita ayuda? El Asesor de Reclamos Menores de su
. Resolver su caso antes del juicio. Si usted y el Demandante se condado le puede ayudar sin cargo.
ponen de acuerdo en cdmo 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. |
O visite www.courts.ca.gov/reclamosmenores/asesores.
* Excepclones: Existen diferentes limites en un reclamo contra un garante. (Vea el Cédigo de Procadimianto Civil, saccién 118.220 (c),)
Reclamo del Demandante y ORDEN
Para Ir a la Corte de Reclamos Menores
(Reclamos Menores)
Revised January 1, 2020
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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 cr 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/smaliclaims/prepare.
What if | need an accommodation? If you have a
disability or are hearing impaired, fill out form MC-410, Request fo:
Accommodations. Give the form to your court clerk or the ADA/
Access Coordinator.
What if I don’t speak English well? Ask the court clerk
as soon as possible for a court-provided interpreter. You may use
form INT-300 or local court form to request an interpreter. Ifa
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 I get the court forms | need? Go to any
courthouse or your county law library, or print forms at www.
courts.ca.gov/smaliclaims/forms.
What happens at the trial? The judge will listen to both
sides. The judge may make a decision at your trial or mail the
decision to you later.
What if | lose the case7if you lose, you may appeal. ‘You'll
have to pay a fee. (Plaintiffs cannot appeal their own claims.)
« Ifyou were at the trial, file form SC-140, Notice of Appeal. You
must file within 30 days after the clerk hands or mails you the
-judge's decision (judgment) on form SC-200 or form SC-130,
Notice of Entry of Judgment.
If you 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 aj
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 I have options?
Yes. If you are being sued, you can: i
* Settle your case before the trial. !f you and the
plaintiff agree on how to settle the case, the plaintiff must file
form CIV-110, Request for Dismissal, with the clerk. Ask the
Small Claims Advisor for help.
* Exceptions: Different limits apply in an action against a defendar
it
| + 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 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 claim
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 file 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 plaintiff's
claim, you may file your claim in the appropriate court and file a
motion to transfer the plaintiff's 's claim to that court to resolve
both matters together. You can see a description of the amounts
allowed in the paragraph above tiled “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 wnat 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 | need more time?
You can change the trial date-if:
You cannot go to court onthe 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 i 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 fees,
unless a fee waiver was granted.
) Need help?
Your county's Small Claims Advisor can help for free.
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Or go to www. courts:ca.gov/smaliciaims/advisor.
who is a guarantor. (See Code Civ. Proc., § 116.220(c).)
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Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER ace to Go to Small Claims Court Notice to the person being sued: * You are the defendant if your name is listed in (2) on page 2 of this form. The person suing you is the plaintiff, listed in (1) 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: Clerk stamps date here when form is filed. FILED ‘San Francisco County Superior Court MAR 17 2021 CLERK OF THE COURT By Fill in court name and street address: Superior Court of California, County of iSan Francisco Civic Center Courthouse }400 McAllister St. * Usted es el Demandado si su nombre figura en (2) de la pagina 2 de este San Francisco CA 94102 formulario. La persona que lo demanda es el Demandante, la que figura en @ de la pagina 2. * Usted y el Demandante tienen que presentarse en la corte en la fecha del juicio indicada a continuacion. Si no se presenta, puede perder el caso. Court fills in case number when form is filed. CONC 1864164 Case Name: Stewart v. Montgomery, et al. * 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. .. * Lea este formulario y todas las paginas adjuntas para entender la demanda en su contra y para proteger sus derechos. (O}ge[-tmk CoM Com CoM Ole at The people in (4) and (@) must go to court: (Clerk fills out section below.) Trial > Date Time Department Name and address of court, if different from above Date JUN 15 2021 33020 soy _ Sanfrancisco 400 Mcallister St. San Francisco CA 94102 Civic 2. 3. Date: ~3/u L 2 Clerk, by C > A , 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 Calfomia, www.courts.ca.gov Revised January 1, 2020, Mandatory Form Code of Civil Procedure, §§ 116.110 et seq., 116.220(c), 116.340(g) Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court (Small Claims) SC-100, Page 1 of 5 >Plaintiff (list names): Case Number: Jules Stewart @ The plaintiff (the person, business, or public entity that is suing) is: Name: Jules Stewart Phone: (415) 368-5690 Street address: 125 Bayshore Blvd. San Francisco CA 94124 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): Street City State Zip O1 Check here if more than two plaintiffs and attach form SC-100A. 1 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: Jerry Montgomery Phone: Street address: 2534 27th Avenue 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 Check here if your case is against more than one defendant, and attach form SC-100A. 0 Check here if any defendant is on active military duty, and write his or her name here: @) The plaintiff claims the defendant owes $ 3,262.00 . (Explain below): a. Why does the defendant owe the plaintiff money? | was living in a commercial space, a barbershop, and the owner was evicted. | lost all of my personal belongings and the owners When did this happen? (Date): 10/28/2019 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.) 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. Revised Jamar 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: Jules Stewart @) 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? 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. (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. (] 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 (6) above (ifyou know): 94124 Is your claim about an attorney-client fee dispute? [] Yes No If yes, and if you have had arbitration, fill out form SC-101, attach it to this form, and check here: T] Are you suing a public entity? 1 Yes 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? OO Yes No = If yes, the filing fee for this case will be higher. Is your claim for more than $2,500? 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. | 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 on any attachments to this form is true and correct. fe Date:01/28/2021 Jules Stewart p Jules Stewart 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 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.) Revived January 1.2020 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court SC-100, Page 3 of 5 (Small Claims)Stemy ty‘ Other Plaintiffs or Defendants Case Number: @ This form is attached to form SC-100, item 1 or 2. If more than two plaintiffs (person, business, or entity suing), list their information below: Other plaintiff's name: Street address: Phone: City: State: Zip: Mailing address (if different): City: State: Zip: Is this plaintiff doing business under a fictitious name? (| Yes (] No Ifyes, attach form SC-103. Other plaintiff's name: Street address: Phone: City: State: Zip: Mailing address (if different): City: State: Zip: Is this plaintiff doing business under a fictitious name? (] Yes (1 No Ifyes, attach form SC-103. 01 Check here if more than 4 plaintiffs and fill out and attach another form SC-100A. if more than one defendant (person, business, or entity being sued), list their information below: Other defendant’s name: Sharon Montgomery Street address: 2534 27th Avenue Phone: City: San Francisco State: CA Zip: 94116 Mailing address (if different): City: State: Zip: If this defendant is a corporation, limited liability company, or public entity, list the person or agent authorized for service of process: Name: Job title, if known: Address: City: State: Zip: Check here if your case is against more than two defendants, and fill out and attach another form SC-100A. Is your claim for more than $2,500? Yes [1] 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. lt 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 on any attachments to this form Date: Jules Stewart is true and correct. 01/28/2021 Jules Stewart Type or print your name Sign your name Date: Type or print your name ‘Sign your name evant onary 1 2017 Mangaty fone Other Plaintiffs or Defendants SC-100A, Page _of _ Code of vl Procedure, § 146.110 6 seq, (Attachment to Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court)MC-031 . | __ PLAINTIFF/PETITIONER: Jules Stewart CASE NUMBER: DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT: Jerry Montgomery, et al. DECLARATION (This form must be attached to another form or court paper before it can be filed in court.) SC-100, Item 3: (1) Beginning in 2001, | agreed with the owner of a barbershop located at 6216 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94124 ("Premises"), to rent a chair there to do business. (2) In 2008, | entered into an agreement with the owner of the Premises, Jerry Montgomery ("Defendant’), to live there, as well. (3) | paid Defendant $500.00 per month in cash to rent a portion of the Premises for me to live there. (4) In October 2019, Defendant changed the locks to the Premises, and did not provide me with a copy of the new set of keys needed to access it. (5) Since that date, | have been unable to access the Premises. (6) Several of my personal belongings were still in the building when the locks were changed. (7) 1, also, had several items related to my trade as a barber still in the building when the locks were changed. (8) At no point has Defendant allowed me to access the Premises in order to reclaim any of my possessions. (9) | have asked Defendant to return my property that was left in the building after he changed the locks, or to otherwise allow me access to collect those items. (10) Defendant has refused to return my possessions to me. (11) Defendant has, also, refused to allow me to access the Premises in order to reclaim my belongings. (12) To date, | have neither received my property nor any compensation from Defendant for their loss. (13) in total, the possessions that were denied to me by Defendant are cumulatively worth $3,262.00. | declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Date; 01/28/2021 Jules Stewart Jules Stewart (TYPE OR PRINT NAME) (SIGNATURE OF DECLARANT) O Attorney for ] Plaintiff [7] Petitioner [1] Defendant (1 Respondent [-] other (Specify): eae Sounchor Gania ATTACHED DECLARATIONCrees (itt) Informaci6n para el demandado (ia persona demandada) La “Corte de reclamos menores” es una corte especial donde se deciden casos por $10,000 o menos. Los individuos, o sea las “personas fisicas” y los propietarios por cuenta propia, pueden . 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 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—la persona que se esté demandando. 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). &C6mo me preparo para ir a la corte? No tiene que presentar ningunos papeles antes del juicio, a menos que piense que ésta es la corte equivocada para su caso. Pero lleve al juicio cualquier testigos, recibos y pruebas que apoyan su caso. Y lea “Esté preparado para su juicio” en www.courts.ca.gov/reclamosmenores/preparese. &Qué hago si necesito una adaptacién? Si tiene una discapacidad 0 tiene impedimentos de audicién, llene el formulario MC-410, Request for Accomodations. Entregue el formulario al secretario de la corte 0 al Coordinador de Acceso/ADA de su corte. éQué pasa sj no hablo bien inglés? Solicite un intérprete al 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 como 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.) ~Dénde puedo obtener los formularios de la corte que necesito? Vaya a cualquier edificio de la corte, la biblioteca legal de su condado, 0 imprima los formularios en www.coutts.ca.gov/ smallclaims/forms (pagina esta en inglés). éQué pasa en el juicio? El juez escuchara a ambas partes. El juez puede tomar su decisién durante la audiencia o envidrsela por correo después. . 2Qué pasa si pierdo el caso? Si pierde, puede apelar. Tendra que pagar una cuota. (El Demandante no puede apelar su propio reclamo.) | No puede ir a la corte en la fecha programada (tendré que pagar Si estuvo presente en el juicio, ilene el formulario SC-140, Aviso de una cuota para aplazar el juicio), o apelacién (Notice of Appeal). Tiene que presentarlo dentro de 30 + No le entregaran los documentos legalmente (no recibié la orden entregar (dar) una copia de su carta (por correo 0 en persona) a todas las partes. (Su carta a la corte tiene que decir que hizola entrega.) Iral 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, Citaforio 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 monto total en la corte apropiada. Si su reclamo excede el limite permitido en la corte de reclamos menores y esta relacionado con el mismo contrato, transaccién, asunto o acontecimiento que el reclamo del Demandante, puede presentar su reclamo en la corte apropiada y presentar una mocién 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 del Demandante y pagar el dinero. O, sino puede pagar en ese momento, vaya al juicio y diga que quiere hacer los pagos. : . « Noiral 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 otargar al Demandante lo que esta reclamando mas los costos de la corte. En ese caso, el Demandante legalmente puede tomar su dinero, ‘su sueldo © sus bienes para cobrar el fallo. Qué hago si necesito mas tiempo? Puede cambiar la fecha del juicio si: dias después de que el secretario le entregue o envie la decision (fallo) del juez en el formulario SC-200 0 SC-130, Aviso de publicacion del fallo (Notice of Entry of Judgment). Si no estuvo en el juicio, llene y presente el formulario SC-135, Aviso de peticién para anular el fallo y Declaraci6n para pedirle al para ir a la corte) por lo menos 15 dias antes del juicio (6 20 dias: si vive fuera del condado), o + Necesita mas tiempo para conseguir intérprete. (Se permite un solo aplazamiento sin tener que pagar cuota para aplazar el juicio). juez que anule el fallo (decisién). Sila corte no le otorga un nuevo juicio, tiene 10 dias para apelar la decisién. Presente el formulario SC-140. Para obtener mas informacion sobre las apelaciones, vea www. courts.ca.gov/reclamosmenores/apelaciones. Pregintele al secretario de reclamos menores sobre las reglas y las cuotas para aplazar un juicio. O lene 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 tw exenci6n. eTengo otras opciones? Si. Silo estan demandando, puede: zNecesita ayuda? El Asesor de Reclamos Menores de su . Resolver su caso antes del juicio. Si usted y el Demandante se condado le puede ayudar sin cargo. ponen de acuerdo en cdmo 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. | O visite www.courts.ca.gov/reclamosmenores/asesores. * Excepclones: Existen diferentes limites en un reclamo contra un garante. (Vea el Cédigo de Procadimianto Civil, saccién 118.220 (c),) Reclamo del Demandante y ORDEN Para Ir a la Corte de Reclamos Menores (Reclamos Menores) Revised January 1, 2020 SC-100, Page 5 of 5 For your protection and privacy, please press the Clear This Form button after you have printed the form. int. this form | | Save this form |” ST OS Ltt] 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 cr 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/smaliclaims/prepare. What if | need an accommodation? If you have a disability or are hearing impaired, fill out form MC-410, Request fo: Accommodations. Give the form to your court clerk or the ADA/ Access Coordinator. What if I don’t speak English well? Ask the court clerk as soon as possible for a court-provided interpreter. You may use form INT-300 or local court form to request an interpreter. Ifa 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 I get the court forms | need? Go to any courthouse or your county law library, or print forms at www. courts.ca.gov/smaliclaims/forms. What happens at the trial? The judge will listen to both sides. The judge may make a decision at your trial or mail the decision to you later. What if | lose the case7if you lose, you may appeal. ‘You'll have to pay a fee. (Plaintiffs cannot appeal their own claims.) « Ifyou were at the trial, file form SC-140, Notice of Appeal. You must file within 30 days after the clerk hands or mails you the -judge's decision (judgment) on form SC-200 or form SC-130, Notice of Entry of Judgment. If you 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 aj 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 I have options? Yes. If you are being sued, you can: i * Settle your case before the trial. !f you and the plaintiff agree on how to settle the case, the plaintiff must file form CIV-110, Request for Dismissal, with the clerk. Ask the Small Claims Advisor for help. * Exceptions: Different limits apply in an action against a defendar it | + 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 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 claim 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 file 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 plaintiff's claim, you may file your claim in the appropriate court and file a motion to transfer the plaintiff's 's claim to that court to resolve both matters together. You can see a description of the amounts allowed in the paragraph above tiled “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 wnat 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 | need more time? You can change the trial date-if: You cannot go to court onthe 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 i 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 fees, unless a fee waiver was granted. ) Need help? Your county's Small Claims Advisor can help for free. 4 _t Or go to www. courts:ca.gov/smaliciaims/advisor. who is a guarantor. (See Code Civ. Proc., § 116.220(c).) Revised January 1, 2020 (Small Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court q 4 i SC-100, Page 4 0f 5 Claims) >