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Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER Clerk stamps date here when form is filed. U
to Go to Small Claims Court F
Notice to the person being sued: ki
. You are the defendant if your name is listed in @) on page 2 of this form or SUPERIOR COURT of CALIFORNIA ¥
on form SC-100A. The person suing you is the plaintiff, listed in COUNTY of SANTA BARBARA
on page 2.
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You and the plaintiff must go to court on the trial date listed below. If you
do not go to court, you may lose the case. If you lose, the court can order DarrelE. Parker, Executive Officer J
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that your wages, money, or property be taken to pay this claim.
Bring witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to prove your case.
M. Mercer, Deputy Clerk Pay
Fill in court name and street address: iit
Read this form and all pages attached to understand the claim against you
and to protect your rights. Superior Court of California, County of,
SUPERIOR COURT of CALI FORNIA”
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formulario, o en el formulario SC-100A. La persona que lo demanda es el B12-C EAST COOK STREET
Demandante, la que figura en (1) de la pagina 2 ISANTA MARIA, CA 93454-5165
Usted y e] Demandante tienen que presentarse en la corte en la fecha de] Court fills in case number when form is filed.
juicio indicada a continuaci6n. Si no se presenta, puede perder el caso. Si S acy
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The people in (4) and (@) must attend court: (Clerk fills out section below.)
Date Time, artment Name and address of court, if different from above
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Date: MAY -9 2924 Clerk, by Aire. Deputy
Instructions for the person suing: Mi. MERCER
Do not use this form to recover COVID-19 rental debt, which is unpaid rent or other financial obligations under a
tenancy due between March 1, 2020, and September 30, 2021. (See Code of Civil Procedure, §1179.02.) To recover
COVID-19 rental debt, use form SC-500, Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court.
. 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. You can get
form SC-100-INFO at any courthouse or county law library, or go to www.courts.ca.gov/form:
Fill out pages 2, 3, and 4 of this form. Make copies of all the pages of this form and any attachments—one for each
party named in this case and an extra copy for yourself. Take or mail the original and the copies to the court clerk’:
office and pay the filing fee. The clerk will write the date of your trial in the box above. Your court may allow
electronic filing. Check your local court website for information: www.court: w/find-my-court. htm.
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 pages of this form and any pages this form tells you to attach. There are special rules for “serving,
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 Catifomia, www.courts.ca.gov Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER SC-100, Page 1 of 6
Rev. January 1, 2024, Mandatory Form
Code of Civil Procedure, §§ 116.110 et seq. to Go to Small Claims Court >
116.220(c), 116.340(g)
Plaintiff (list names) Case Number:
24Cy02565
(4) The plaintiff (the person, business, or public entity that is suing) is:
Name: Jacob Moskowitz dba Jacob's Plumbing and Heating Phone: 805-878-0595
Street address: 5467 Lancer Ave Santa Maria CA 93455
Street City State Zip
Mailing address (if different): PO Box 2772 Orcutt CA 93457
Street City State Zip
Email address (if available): jacobsplumbingandheating@gmail.com
If more than one plaintiff, list next plaintiff here:
Name: Phone
Street address:
Street Gity State Zp
Mailing address (if different)
Street City State Zip
Email address (if available).
1 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 and attach form SC-10.
O 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: RaineyPropertyManagement/ LIH Arbor Square LP Phone: 805-742-0354
Street address: 800 North G Street Lompoc CA 93436
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: Ashley Spencer Job title, if known: Property Manager
Address: North G Street Lompoc CA 93436
Street City State Zip
01 Check here if your case is against more than one defendant and attach form SC-100A.
O Check here if any defendant is on active military duty and write defendant’s name here.
The plaintiff claims the defendant owes $ 851.00 . (Explain below and on next page.)
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Plaintiff (list names): Case Number:
24Cy02565
(3) b. When did this happen? (Date): Jan 5, 2024
If no specific date, give the time period: Date started: Through:
¢. How did you calculate the money owed to you? (Do not include court costs or fees for service.)
Hourly
machine-charge
rate, for ninning the drain_line and late fee:
O 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.
@) 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?
{k] Yes No Tf 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.
6 O Where the buyer or lessce 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).)
«. O 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.)
a0 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 (if you know): 93436
Is your claim about an attorney-client fee dispute? [] Yes i] No
If yes, and if you have had arbitration, fill out form SC-101, attach it to this form, and check here:
(8) 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):
Uf the public entity denies your claim or does not answer within the time allowed by law, you can file this form.
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Plaintiff (list names). Case Number:
240702565
Have you filed more than 12 other small claims within the last 12 months in California?
1 Yes [x] No If yes, the filing fee for this case will be higher.
Is your claim for more than $2,500? [] Yes [x] No
Ifyou answer yes, you also confirm that you have not filed, and you understand that you may not 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.
T declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information above and on any
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attachments to this form is true and correct.
Date: SFI-OY
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Plaintiff types or prints name here Plothtiff 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. For these and other accommodations,
contact the clerk’s office for form Accommodation
MC-410, Disability Request. (Civ. Code, § 54.8.)
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1, 2024 Plaintiff's Claim and‘ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court SC-100, Page 4 of 6
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J Ome TOL) Information for the defendant (the person being sued)
"Small claims court" is a special court where claims for * Prove this is the wrong court. Send a letter to the court
$12,500 or less are decided. Individuals, including “natural before your trial explaining why you think this is the wrong court.
persons" and sole proprietors, may claim up to $12,500. Ask the court to dismiss the claim. You must serve (give) a copy
Corporations, partnerships, public entities, and other businesses of your letter (by mail or in person) to all parties. (Your letter to
are limited to claims of $6,250. (See below for exceptions.*) The the court must say you have done so.)
process is quick and cheap. The rules are simple and informal.
You are the defendant—the person being sued. The person who is
Go to the trial and try to win your case. Bring
suing you is the plaintiff. 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
Do I need a lawyer? You may talk to a lawyer before or after form SC-107, Small Claims Subpoena and Declaration,
the case. But you may not have a lawyer represent you in court and have it served on the witness.
(unless this is an appeal from a small claims case).
How do | get ready for court? You don't have to’file any Sue the person who is suing you. if you have a claim
against the plaintiff, and the claim is appropriate for small claims
papers before your trial, unless you think this is the wrong court for
court as described on this form, you may file Defendant's Claim
your case. But bring to your trial any witnesses, receipts, and
(form SC-120) and bring the claim in this action. If your claim is
evidence that support your case. And read “Be Prepared for Your
for more than allowed in small claims court, you may still file it in
Trial” at ims/t
‘small claims court if you give up the amount over the small
What if | need an accommodation? iFyou have a claims value amount, or you may file a claim for the full value of
disability or are hearing impaired, fill out form MC-410, Disability the claim in the appropriate court. If your claim is for more than
com est. Give the form to your court clerk or the allowed in small claims court and relates to the same contract,
ADA/Access Coordinator. transaction, matter, or event that is the subject of the plaintiff's
What if | don’t speak English well? Ask the court clerk claim, you may file your claim in the appropriate court and file a
as soon as possible for a court-provided interpreter. You may use motion to transfer the plaintiff's claim to that court to resolve
form iy or a local court form both matters together. You can see a description of the amounts
to request an interpreter. If a court interpreter is unavailable for allowed in the paragraph above, titled “Small Claims Court.”
your trial, it may be necessary to reschedule your trial. You cannot . Agree with the plaintiff's claim and pay the
bring your own interpreter for the trial unless the interpreter has
money. Or, if you can’t pay the money now, go to your trial
been approved by the court as a certified, registered, or
provisionally qualified interpreter. (See Cal. Rules of Court, rule and say you want to make payments.
2.893, and form INT-140.) + Let the case "default. If you don't settle and do not go to
Where can | get the court forms | need? Go to any the trial (default), the judge may give the plaintiff what he or she
courthouse or your county taw library, or print forms at is asking for plus court costs. If this happens, the plaintiff can
legally take your money, wages, and property to pay the
judgment.
What happens at the trial? The judge will listen to both
sides. The judge may make a decision at your trial or mail the What if | need more time?
decision to you later. You can change the trial date if:
You cannot go to court on the scheduled date (you will have to
What if I lose the case? If you lose, you may appeal. You'll y a fee to postpone the trial), or
have to pay a fee. (Plaintiffs cannot appeal their own claims.) * You did not get served (receive this order to go to court) at least
« If you were at the trial, file form SC-140, Notice of Appeal. You 15 days before the trial (or 20 days if you live outside the
must file within 30 days after the clerk hands or mails you the county).
judge's decision (judgment) on form SC-200 or form SC-130, 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
o if you were not at the Wal, ail out and file form S C-135, Notice of mail it to the court and to all other people listed on your court
to ask the judge to papers before the deadline. Enclose a check for your court fees,
cancel the judgment (Geckion) if he iudge does not give you a unless a fee waiver was granted.
new trial, you have 10 days to appeal the decision. File form
C-140. Need help?
For more information on appeals, see www.courts.ca.gov/ Your county's Small Claims Advisor can help for free.
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Do I 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 before the trial, the
plaintiff
must file form ClV-110, Reque 1 Di Vora LL J
written and signed settlement agreement with the clerk. Ask the Or go to courts,ca.gov/smaliclaims/advisor.
www,
Small Claims Advisor for help.
* Exceptions: Different limits apply in an action against a defendant who is a guarantor. (See Code Civ. Proc., § 116.220(c).) Limits do not apply in an action to
recover COVID-19 rental debt. (See Code Civ. Proc., §§ 116.223 & 1179.02; form SC-500.)
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DBE, Jacob's Plumbing
and Heating Date Invoice #
P.O. Box 2772 1/5/2024 18824
Orcutt, CA 93457 eps < pe
Bill To Job Address
Arbor Square Apartments 209C & Building 820
800 N G Street
Lompoc, CA 93436
Tech P.O/Autho Terms Work Order:
JM/MHL Due on receipt
Item Description Qty Rate Amount
Ran Cable 209C: cleared shower drain 150.00 150.00
Machine Charge Machine charge 35.00 35.00
Jetting Building 820 - jetted main line 350.00 350.00
Late Fee emailed 1/9/24, corrected invoice (address) emailed 1/18/24. Late fee 8.00 8.00
emailed 2/26/24.
Emailed again 3/13/24
Late Fee April 15, 2024 8.00 8.00
Collection Fee 2 separate trips to Lompoc to try to collect this payment 150.00 300.00
This invoice is for your
records only. Please include
invoice number on
Fo
payment. Thank you
$851.00
Payments/Credits $0.00
805-878-0595 Balance Due $851.00
Billing Questions:
805-714-4744
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FILED ON DEMAND Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER Clerk stamps date here when form is filed. U to Go to Small Claims Court F Notice to the person being sued: ki . You are the defendant if your name is listed in @) on page 2 of this form or SUPERIOR COURT of CALIFORNIA ¥ on form SC-100A. The person suing you is the plaintiff, listed in COUNTY of SANTA BARBARA on page 2. MAY - 9 2024 jm Fa You and the plaintiff must go to court on the trial date listed below. If you do not go to court, you may lose the case. If you lose, the court can order DarrelE. Parker, Executive Officer J BY. — that your wages, money, or property be taken to pay this claim. Bring witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to prove your case. M. Mercer, Deputy Clerk Pay Fill in court name and street address: iit Read this form and all pages attached to understand the claim against you and to protect your rights. Superior Court of California, County of, SUPERIOR COURT of CALI FORNIA” ‘ep — Aviso al Demandado: COUNTY of SANTA BARBARA Si] bS0- . Usted es el Demandado si su nombre figura en @ de la pagina 2 de este COOK DIVISION formulario, o en el formulario SC-100A. La persona que lo demanda es el B12-C EAST COOK STREET Demandante, la que figura en (1) de la pagina 2 ISANTA MARIA, CA 93454-5165 Usted y e] Demandante tienen que presentarse en la corte en la fecha de] Court fills in case number when form is filed. juicio indicada a continuaci6n. Si no se presenta, puede perder el caso. Si S acy pierde el caso, la corte podria ordenar que le quiten de su sueldo, dinero u otros bienes para pagar este reclamo. 4Ccy02 Maskowi Ree ennt aT, vg. Paar fabs Lleve testigos, recibos y cualquier otra prueba que necesite para probar su Caso} MarcyName AIK ArborS fcr Lea este formulario y todas las paginas adjuntas para entender la demanda en su contra y para proteger sus derechos. "S4cy025 The people in (4) and (@) must attend court: (Clerk fills out section below.) Date Time, artment Name and address of court, if different from above YUL - 5 2024 8 30 al la SM FOUR Date: MAY -9 2924 Clerk, by Aire. Deputy Instructions for the person suing: Mi. MERCER Do not use this form to recover COVID-19 rental debt, which is unpaid rent or other financial obligations under a tenancy due between March 1, 2020, and September 30, 2021. (See Code of Civil Procedure, §1179.02.) To recover COVID-19 rental debt, use form SC-500, Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court. . 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. You can get form SC-100-INFO at any courthouse or county law library, or go to www.courts.ca.gov/form: Fill out pages 2, 3, and 4 of this form. Make copies of all the pages of this form and any attachments—one for each party named in this case and an extra copy for yourself. Take or mail the original and the copies to the court clerk’: office and pay the filing fee. The clerk will write the date of your trial in the box above. Your court may allow electronic filing. Check your local court website for information: www.court: w/find-my-court. htm. 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 pages of this form and any pages this form tells you to attach. There are special rules for “serving, 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 Catifomia, www.courts.ca.gov Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER SC-100, Page 1 of 6 Rev. January 1, 2024, Mandatory Form Code of Civil Procedure, §§ 116.110 et seq. to Go to Small Claims Court > 116.220(c), 116.340(g) Plaintiff (list names) Case Number: 24Cy02565 (4) The plaintiff (the person, business, or public entity that is suing) is: Name: Jacob Moskowitz dba Jacob's Plumbing and Heating Phone: 805-878-0595 Street address: 5467 Lancer Ave Santa Maria CA 93455 Street City State Zip Mailing address (if different): PO Box 2772 Orcutt CA 93457 Street City State Zip Email address (if available): jacobsplumbingandheating@gmail.com If more than one plaintiff, list next plaintiff here: Name: Phone Street address: Street Gity State Zp Mailing address (if different) Street City State Zip Email address (if available). 1 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 and attach form SC-10. O 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: RaineyPropertyManagement/ LIH Arbor Square LP Phone: 805-742-0354 Street address: 800 North G Street Lompoc CA 93436 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: Ashley Spencer Job title, if known: Property Manager Address: North G Street Lompoc CA 93436 Street City State Zip 01 Check here if your case is against more than one defendant and attach form SC-100A. O Check here if any defendant is on active military duty and write defendant’s name here. The plaintiff claims the defendant owes $ 851.00 . (Explain below and on next page.) ote: A claim for ol MDE 9 rental debt cannot be made on this. Sorm. Use form IRDER t mall laim: 'VID-19 Rental Debt).) a. Why does the defendant owe the Plaintift mony! 024 m ho 09 nd m dth no han tim dth off num tin nd h ignomed We have been-d. ork-f Arber-Si M: 2023 d-have. Hecti: Rev. January 1, 2024 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court SC-100, Page 2 of 6 > + Plaintiff (list names): Case Number: 24Cy02565 (3) b. When did this happen? (Date): Jan 5, 2024 If no specific date, give the time period: Date started: Through: ¢. How did you calculate the money owed to you? (Do not include court costs or fees for service.) Hourly machine-charge rate, for ninning the drain_line and late fee: O 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. @) 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? {k] Yes No Tf 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. 6 O Where the buyer or lessce 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).) «. O 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.) a0 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 (if you know): 93436 Is your claim about an attorney-client fee dispute? [] Yes i] No If yes, and if you have had arbitration, fill out form SC-101, attach it to this form, and check here: (8) 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): Uf the public entity denies your claim or does not answer within the time allowed by law, you can file this form. Rev. January 1, 2024 Plaintiff's Claim and'ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court SC-100, Page 3 of 6 > Plaintiff (list names). Case Number: 240702565 Have you filed more than 12 other small claims within the last 12 months in California? 1 Yes [x] No If yes, the filing fee for this case will be higher. Is your claim for more than $2,500? [] Yes [x] No Ifyou answer yes, you also confirm that you have not filed, and you understand that you may not 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. T declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information above and on any Je. attachments to this form is true and correct. Date: SFI-OY ThlLoOm® MoesKowxT 2. Plaintiff types or prints name here Plothtiff 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. For these and other accommodations, contact the clerk’s office for form Accommodation MC-410, Disability Request. (Civ. Code, § 54.8.) Rev. January 1, 2024 Plaintiff's Claim and‘ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court SC-100, Page 4 of 6 > ~ > J Ome TOL) Information for the defendant (the person being sued) "Small claims court" is a special court where claims for * Prove this is the wrong court. Send a letter to the court $12,500 or less are decided. Individuals, including “natural before your trial explaining why you think this is the wrong court. persons" and sole proprietors, may claim up to $12,500. Ask the court to dismiss the claim. You must serve (give) a copy Corporations, partnerships, public entities, and other businesses of your letter (by mail or in person) to all parties. (Your letter to are limited to claims of $6,250. (See below for exceptions.*) The the court must say you have done so.) process is quick and cheap. The rules are simple and informal. You are the defendant—the person being sued. The person who is Go to the trial and try to win your case. Bring suing you is the plaintiff. 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 Do I need a lawyer? You may talk to a lawyer before or after form SC-107, Small Claims Subpoena and Declaration, the case. But you may not have a lawyer represent you in court and have it served on the witness. (unless this is an appeal from a small claims case). How do | get ready for court? You don't have to’file any Sue the person who is suing you. if you have a claim against the plaintiff, and the claim is appropriate for small claims papers before your trial, unless you think this is the wrong court for court as described on this form, you may file Defendant's Claim your case. But bring to your trial any witnesses, receipts, and (form SC-120) and bring the claim in this action. If your claim is evidence that support your case. And read “Be Prepared for Your for more than allowed in small claims court, you may still file it in Trial” at ims/t ‘small claims court if you give up the amount over the small What if | need an accommodation? iFyou have a claims value amount, or you may file a claim for the full value of disability or are hearing impaired, fill out form MC-410, Disability the claim in the appropriate court. If your claim is for more than com est. Give the form to your court clerk or the allowed in small claims court and relates to the same contract, ADA/Access Coordinator. transaction, matter, or event that is the subject of the plaintiff's What if | don’t speak English well? Ask the court clerk claim, you may file your claim in the appropriate court and file a as soon as possible for a court-provided interpreter. You may use motion to transfer the plaintiff's claim to that court to resolve form iy or a local court form both matters together. You can see a description of the amounts to request an interpreter. If a court interpreter is unavailable for allowed in the paragraph above, titled “Small Claims Court.” your trial, it may be necessary to reschedule your trial. You cannot . Agree with the plaintiff's claim and pay the bring your own interpreter for the trial unless the interpreter has money. Or, if you can’t pay the money now, go to your trial been approved by the court as a certified, registered, or provisionally qualified interpreter. (See Cal. Rules of Court, rule and say you want to make payments. 2.893, and form INT-140.) + Let the case "default. If you don't settle and do not go to Where can | get the court forms | need? Go to any the trial (default), the judge may give the plaintiff what he or she courthouse or your county taw library, or print forms at is asking for plus court costs. If this happens, the plaintiff can legally take your money, wages, and property to pay the judgment. What happens at the trial? The judge will listen to both sides. The judge may make a decision at your trial or mail the What if | need more time? decision to you later. You can change the trial date if: You cannot go to court on the scheduled date (you will have to What if I lose the case? If you lose, you may appeal. You'll y a fee to postpone the trial), or have to pay a fee. (Plaintiffs cannot appeal their own claims.) * You did not get served (receive this order to go to court) at least « If you were at the trial, file form SC-140, Notice of Appeal. You 15 days before the trial (or 20 days if you live outside the must file within 30 days after the clerk hands or mails you the county). judge's decision (judgment) on form SC-200 or form SC-130, 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 o if you were not at the Wal, ail out and file form S C-135, Notice of mail it to the court and to all other people listed on your court to ask the judge to papers before the deadline. Enclose a check for your court fees, cancel the judgment (Geckion) if he iudge does not give you a unless a fee waiver was granted. new trial, you have 10 days to appeal the decision. File form C-140. Need help? For more information on appeals, see www.courts.ca.gov/ Your county's Small Claims Advisor can help for free. th [- 7 Do I 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 before the trial, the plaintiff must file form ClV-110, Reque 1 Di Vora LL J written and signed settlement agreement with the clerk. Ask the Or go to courts,ca.gov/smaliclaims/advisor. www, Small Claims Advisor for help. * Exceptions: Different limits apply in an action against a defendant who is a guarantor. (See Code Civ. Proc., § 116.220(c).) Limits do not apply in an action to recover COVID-19 rental debt. (See Code Civ. Proc., §§ 116.223 & 1179.02; form SC-500.) Rev. January 1, 2024 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court SC-100, Page 5 of 6 > > DBE, Jacob's Plumbing and Heating Date Invoice # P.O. 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