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Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER Clerk stamps date here when form is filed.
SC-100 to Go to Small Claims Court
ELECTRONICALLY FILED
Notice to the person being sued: Superior Court of California
• You are the defendant if your name is listed in 2 on page 2 of this form or County of Santa Barbara
on form SC-100A. The person suing you is the plaintiff, listed in 1 Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer
on page 2. 5/6/2024 9:30 AM
By: Madelyn Mercer , Deputy
• 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
that your wages, money, or property be taken to pay this claim.
• Bring witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to prove your case.
Fill in court name and street address:
• Read this form and all pages attached to understand the claim against you
Superior Court of California, County of
and to protect your rights.
Santa Barbara
Aviso al Demandado: Cook Division
• Usted es el Demandado si su nombre figura en 2 de la página 2 de este
formulario, o en el formulario SC-100A. La persona que lo demanda es el 312 East Cook Street
Demandante, la que figura en 1 de la página 2. Santa Maria, CA 93454
• Usted y el Demandante tienen que presentarse en la corte en la fecha del Court fills in case number when form is filed.
juicio indicada a continuación. Si no se presenta, puede perder el caso. Si Case Number:
pierde el caso, la corte podría ordenar que le quiten de su sueldo, dinero u 24CV02564
otros bienes para pagar este reclamo.
• Lleve testigos, recibos y cualquier otra prueba que necesite para probar su caso. Case Name:
David W. Hardy, et al.
• Lea este formulario y todas las páginas adjuntas para entender la demanda v. Catherine Streegan-
en su contra y para proteger sus derechos. Catani
Order to Go to Court
The people in 1 and 2 must attend court: (Clerk fills out section below.)
Trial Date Time Department Name and address of court, if different from above
Date 1. 6/21/2024 8:30 AM SM4
2.
3.
Date: 5/6/2024 Clerk, by /s/ Madelyn Mercer , Deputy
Instructions for the person suing:
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/forms.
• 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’s
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.courts.ca.gov/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,” 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
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Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER SC-100, Page 1 of 6
Code of Civil Procedure, §§ 116.110 et seq.,
116.220(c), 116.340(g)
to Go to Small Claims Court
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Plaintiff (list names): Case Number:
David W. Hardy
Grace S. Hardy 24CV02564
1 The plaintiff (the person, business, or public entity that is suing) is:
Name: David W. Hardy Phone: 818-209-0450
Street address: 596 Ranch Rd. Santa Ynez, CA 93463
Street City State Zip
Mailing address (if different): 34108 Agua Dulce Cyn Rd. n/a Agua Dulce, CA 91390
Street City State Zip
Email address (if available): davehardy7@yahoo.com
If more than one plaintiff, list next plaintiff here:
Name: Grace S. Hardy Phone: 818-419-6334
Street address: 596 ranch Rd. Santa Ynez, CA 93463
Street City State Zip
Mailing address (if different): 34108 Agua Dulce Canyon Rd Agua Dulce, CA 91390
Street City State Zip
Email address (if available): gracehardydds@gmail.com
Check here if more than two plaintiffs and attach form SC-100A.
Check here if either plaintiff listed above is doing business under a fictitious name and attach form SC-103.
Check here if any plaintiff is a “licensee” or “deferred deposit originator” (payday lender) under Financial
Code sections 23000 et seq.
2 The defendant (the person, business, or public entity being sued) is:
Name: Catherine Streegan-Catani Phone: 805-350-1072
Street address: 2128 High Meadow Rd. Santa Ynez, CA 93463
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.
Check here if any defendant is on active military duty and write defendant’s name here:
3 The plaintiff claims the defendant owes $ $1200.00 . (Explain below and on next page.)
(Note: A claim for COVID-19 rental debt cannot be made on this form. Use form
SC-500, Plaintiff’s Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court (COVID-19 Rental Debt).)
a. Why does the defendant owe the plaintiff money?
The defendant was driving her vehicle with her Airstream trailer in tow. She attempted to negotiate a tight turn up
a steep hill, towards her home, past mine. She collided her trailer into the fence alongside my property. The
defendant hid the damage to the fence and fled the scene of the accident. The defendant did not leave a note
with her insurance information nor did she make any attempt to notify me of the accident. While hosting a
community roadway maintenance party at her home she boasted of the incident .
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Plaintiff (list names): Case Number:
David W. Hardy
Grace S. Hardy 24CV02564
3 b. When did this happen? (Date):
If no specific date, give the time period: Date started: 7/1/2023 Through:10/21/2023
c. How did you calculate the money owed to you? (Do not include court costs or fees for service.)
A received an estimate from a local contractor to repair the damaged section of the fence.
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.
4 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 No If no, explain why not:
5 Why are you filing your claim at this courthouse?
This courthouse covers the area (check the one that applies):
a. (1) Where the defendant lives or does business. (4) Where a contract (written or spoken) was made,
(2) Where the plaintiff’s property was damaged. signed, performed, or broken by the defendant or
(3) Where the plaintiff was injured. where the defendant lived or did business when the
defendant made the contract.
b. Where the buyer or lessee signed the contract, lives now, or lived when the contract was made, if this claim,
is about an offer or contract for personal, family, or household goods, services, or loans. (Code Civ. 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. 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):
6 List the zip code of the place checked in 5 above (if you know): 93463
7 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:
8 Are you suing a public entity? 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.
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Plaintiff’s Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court SC-100, Page 3 of 6
Plaintiff (list names): Case Number:
David W. Hardy
Grace S. Hardy 24CV02564
9 Have you filed more than 12 other small claims within the last 12 months in California?
Yes No If yes, the filing fee for this case will be higher.
10 Is your claim for more than $2,500? Yes No
If you 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.
11 I understand that by filing a claim in small claims court, I have no right to appeal this
claim.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information above and on any
attachments to this form is true and correct.
Date: 5/6/2024
David W. Hardy /s/ David W. Hardy
Plaintiff types or prints name here Plaintiff signs here
Date: 5/6/2024
Grace S. Hardy /s/ Grace S. Hardy
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 MC-410, Disability Accommodation Request. (Civ. Code, § 54.8.)
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Plaintiff’s Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court SC-100, Page 4 of 6
SC-100 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.
• Go to the trial and try to win your case. Bring
You are the defendant—the person being sued. The person who is
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).
• Sue the person who is suing you. If you have a claim
How do I get ready for court? You don’t have to file any
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 www.courts.ca.gov/smallclaims/prepare.
small claims court if you give up the amount over the small
What if I need an accommodation? If you 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
Accommodation Request. 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 I 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 INT-300, Request for Interpreter (Civil) 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
been approved by the court as a certified, registered, or
money. Or, if you can’t pay the money now, go to your trial
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 I get the court forms I need? Go to any the trial (default), the judge may give the plaintiff what he or she
courthouse or your county law library, or print forms at is asking for plus court costs. If this happens, the plaintiff can
www.courts.ca.gov/forms. 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 I 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 pay 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
Notice of Entry of Judgment. postponing a trial. Or fill out form SC-150 (or write a letter) and
• If you were not at the trial, fill out and file form SC-135, Notice of mail it to the court and to all other people listed on your court
Motion to Vacate Judgment and Declaration, to ask the judge to papers before the deadline. Enclose a check for your court fees,
cancel the judgment (decision). If the judge does not give you a unless a fee waiver was granted.
new trial, you have 10 days to appeal the decision. File form
SC-140.
For more information on appeals, see www.courts.ca.gov/
smallclaims/appeals.
?
Need help?
Your county’s Small Claims Advisor can help for free.
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 CIV-110, Request for Dismissal or a
written and signed settlement agreement with the clerk. Ask the Or go to www.courts.ca.gov/smallclaims/advisor.
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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SC-100 Información para el demandado (la persona demandada)
La “Corte de reclamos menores” es una corte especial donde se • Probar que es la corte equivocada. Envíe una carta a la corte
deciden casos por $12,500 o menos. Los individuos, o sea las antes del juicio explicando por qué cree que es la corte
“personas físicas” y los propietarios por cuenta propia, pueden equivocada. Pídale a la corte que despida el reclamo.Tiene que
reclamar hasta $12,500. Las corporaciones, asociaciones, entidades entregar (dar) una copia de su carta (por correo o en persona) a
públicas y otras empresas solo pueden reclamar hasta $6,250. (Vea todas las partes. (Su carta a la corte tiene que decir que hizo la
abajo para las excepciones.*) El proceso es rápido y económico. Las entrega.)
reglas son sencillas e informales. Usted es el Demandado—la • Ir al juicio y tratar de ganar el caso. Lleve testigos, recibos y
persona que se está demandando. La persona que lo está cualquier prueba que necesite para probar su caso. Si desea que
demandando es el Demandante. la corte emita una orden de comparecencia para que los testigos
¿Necesito un abogado? Puede hablar con un abogado antes o vayan al juicio, llene el formulario SC-107, Citatorio de reclamos
después del caso. Pero no puede tener a un abogado que lo menores (Small Claims Subpoena) y entrégueselo legalmente al
represente ante la corte (a menos que se trate de una apelación de un testigo.
caso de reclamos menores). • Demandar a la persona que lo demandó. Si tiene un reclamo
¿Cómo me preparo para ir a la corte? No tiene que presentar contra el Demandante, y el reclamo se puede presentar en la
ningún documento antes del juicio, a menos que piense que ésta es la corte de reclamos menores, tal como se describe en este
corte equivocada para su caso. Pero lleve al juicio cualquier testigos, formulario, puede presentar el formulario SC-120, Reclamo del
recibos y pruebas que apoyan su caso. Y lea “Esté preparado para su demandado (Defendant’s Claim) y presentarlo en este mismo
juicio” en www.courts.ca.gov/reclamosmenores/preparese. caso. Si su reclamo excede el límite permitido en la corte de
¿Qué hago si necesito una modificación? Si tiene una reclamos menores, puede igualmente presentarlo en la corte de
discapacidad o tiene impedimentos de audición, llene el formulario reclamos menores si está dispuesto a limitar su reclamo al
MC-410, Solicitud de modificaciones para discapacidad. Entregue el máximo permitido, o puede presentar un reclamo por el monto
formulario al secretario de la corte o al Coordinador de Acceso/ADA total en la corte apropiada. Si su reclamo excede el límite
de su corte. permitido en la corte de reclamos menores y está relacionado con
el mismo contrato, transacción, asunto o acontecimiento que el
¿Qué pasa si no hablo bien inglés? Solicite un intérprete al
reclamo del Demandante, puede presentar su reclamo en la corte
secretario de la corte lo más pronto posible. Puede usar el formulario
apropiada y presentar una moción para transferir el reclamo del
INT-300 o un formulario de su corte local. Si no está disponible un
Demandante a dicha corte, para poder resolver los dos reclamos
intérprete de la corte para su juicio, es posible que se tenga que
juntos. Puede ver una descripción de los montos permitidos en el
cambiar la fecha de su juicio. No puede llevar su propio intérprete
párrafo anterior titulado “Corte de reclamos menores”.
para el juicio a menos que el intérprete haya sido aprobado por la
corte como un intérprete certificado, registrado, o provisionalmente • Aceptar el reclamo del Demandante y pagar el dinero. O, si no
calificado. (Vea la regla 2.893 de las Reglas de la Corte de California, puede pagar en ese momento, vaya al juicio y diga que quiere
y el formulario INT-140.) hacer los pagos a plazos.
¿Dónde puedo obtener los formularios de la corte que necesito? • No ir al juicio y aceptar el fallo por falta de comparecencia. Si
Vaya a cualquier edificio de la corte, la biblioteca legal de su condado, no llega a un acuerdo con el Demandante y no va al juicio (fallo
o imprima los formularios en www.courts.ca.gov/smallclaims/forms por falta de comparecencia), el juez le puede otorgar al
(página está en inglés). Demandante lo que está reclamando más los costos de la corte.
En ese caso, el Demandante legalmente puede tomar su dinero,
¿Qué pasa en el juicio? El juez escuchará a ambas partes. El juez
su sueldo o sus bienes para cobrar el fallo.
puede tomar su decisión durante la audiencia o enviársela por correo
¿Qué hago si necesito más tiempo? Puede cambiar la fecha del
después.
juicio si:
¿Qué pasa si pierdo el caso? Si pierde, puede apelar. Tendrá que • No puede ir a la corte en la fecha programada (tendrá que pagar
pagar una cuota. (El Demandante no puede apelar su propio reclamo.) una cuota para aplazar el juicio), o
• Si estuvo presente en el juicio, llene el formulario SC-140, Aviso de • No le entregaron los documentos legalmente (no recibió la orden
apelación (Notice of Appeal). Tiene que presentarlo dentro de 30 para ir a la corte) por lo menos 15 días antes del juicio (ó 20 días
días después de que el secretario le entregue o envíe la decisión si vive fuera del condado).
(fallo) del juez en el formulario SC-200 o SC-130, Aviso de
Pregúntele al secretario de reclamos menores sobre las reglas y las
publicación del fallo (Notice of Entry of Judgment).
cuotas para aplazar un juicio. O llene el formulario SC-150 (o escriba
• Si no estuvo en el juicio, llene y presente el formulario SC-135, una carta) y envíelo antes del plazo a la corte y a todas las otras
Aviso de petición para anular el fallo y Declaración para pedirle al personas que figuran en sus papeles de la corte. Adjunte un cheque
juez que anule el fallo (decisión). Si la corte no le otorga un nuevo para pagar los costos de la corte, a menos que le hayan dado una
juicio, tiene 10 días para apelar la decisión. Presente el formulario exención.
SC-140.
Para obtener más información sobre las apelaciones, vea ? ¿Necesita ayuda? El Asesor de Reclamos Menores de su
condado le puede ayudar sin cargo.
www.courts.ca.gov/reclamosmenores/apelaciones.
¿Tengo otras opciones? Sí. Si lo están demandando, puede:
• Resolver su caso antes del juicio. Si usted y el Demandante se
ponen de acuerdo en cómo resolver el caso antes del juicio, el
Demandante tiene que presentar el formulario CIV-110 Solicitud de O visite www.courts.ca.gov/reclamosmenores/asesores.
desestimación (Request for Dismissal) o un acuerdo de resolución
escrito y firmado al secretario de la corte. Pídale al Asesor de * Excepciones: Existen diferentes límites en un reclamo contra un garante. (Vea el Código de
Reclamos Menores que lo ayude. Procedimiento Civil, sección 116.220 (c).) Los límites no se aplican a las acciones para reclamar
una deuda de alquiler del COVID-19. (Vea el Código de Procedimiento Civil, secciones 116.223
y 1179.02; y el formulario SC-500.)
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Reclamo del Demandante y ORDEN Para Ir a la Corte de SC-100, Page 6 of 6
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Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER Clerk stamps date here when form is filed. SC-100 to Go to Small Claims Court ELECTRONICALLY FILED Notice to the person being sued: Superior Court of California • You are the defendant if your name is listed in 2 on page 2 of this form or County of Santa Barbara on form SC-100A. The person suing you is the plaintiff, listed in 1 Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer on page 2. 5/6/2024 9:30 AM By: Madelyn Mercer , Deputy • 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 that your wages, money, or property be taken to pay this claim. • Bring witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to prove your case. Fill in court name and street address: • Read this form and all pages attached to understand the claim against you Superior Court of California, County of and to protect your rights. Santa Barbara Aviso al Demandado: Cook Division • Usted es el Demandado si su nombre figura en 2 de la página 2 de este formulario, o en el formulario SC-100A. La persona que lo demanda es el 312 East Cook Street Demandante, la que figura en 1 de la página 2. Santa Maria, CA 93454 • Usted y el Demandante tienen que presentarse en la corte en la fecha del Court fills in case number when form is filed. juicio indicada a continuación. Si no se presenta, puede perder el caso. Si Case Number: pierde el caso, la corte podría ordenar que le quiten de su sueldo, dinero u 24CV02564 otros bienes para pagar este reclamo. • Lleve testigos, recibos y cualquier otra prueba que necesite para probar su caso. Case Name: David W. Hardy, et al. • Lea este formulario y todas las páginas adjuntas para entender la demanda v. Catherine Streegan- en su contra y para proteger sus derechos. Catani Order to Go to Court The people in 1 and 2 must attend court: (Clerk fills out section below.) Trial Date Time Department Name and address of court, if different from above Date 1. 6/21/2024 8:30 AM SM4 2. 3. Date: 5/6/2024 Clerk, by /s/ Madelyn Mercer , Deputy Instructions for the person suing: 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/forms. • 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’s 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.courts.ca.gov/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,” 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 Rev. January 1, 2024, Mandatory Form Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER SC-100, Page 1 of 6 Code of Civil Procedure, §§ 116.110 et seq., 116.220(c), 116.340(g) to Go to Small Claims Court Generated by Guide and File Plaintiff (list names): Case Number: David W. Hardy Grace S. Hardy 24CV02564 1 The plaintiff (the person, business, or public entity that is suing) is: Name: David W. Hardy Phone: 818-209-0450 Street address: 596 Ranch Rd. Santa Ynez, CA 93463 Street City State Zip Mailing address (if different): 34108 Agua Dulce Cyn Rd. n/a Agua Dulce, CA 91390 Street City State Zip Email address (if available): davehardy7@yahoo.com If more than one plaintiff, list next plaintiff here: Name: Grace S. Hardy Phone: 818-419-6334 Street address: 596 ranch Rd. Santa Ynez, CA 93463 Street City State Zip Mailing address (if different): 34108 Agua Dulce Canyon Rd Agua Dulce, CA 91390 Street City State Zip Email address (if available): gracehardydds@gmail.com Check here if more than two plaintiffs and attach form SC-100A. Check here if either plaintiff listed above is doing business under a fictitious name and attach form SC-103. Check here if any plaintiff is a “licensee” or “deferred deposit originator” (payday lender) under Financial Code sections 23000 et seq. 2 The defendant (the person, business, or public entity being sued) is: Name: Catherine Streegan-Catani Phone: 805-350-1072 Street address: 2128 High Meadow Rd. Santa Ynez, CA 93463 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. Check here if any defendant is on active military duty and write defendant’s name here: 3 The plaintiff claims the defendant owes $ $1200.00 . (Explain below and on next page.) (Note: A claim for COVID-19 rental debt cannot be made on this form. Use form SC-500, Plaintiff’s Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court (COVID-19 Rental Debt).) a. Why does the defendant owe the plaintiff money? The defendant was driving her vehicle with her Airstream trailer in tow. She attempted to negotiate a tight turn up a steep hill, towards her home, past mine. She collided her trailer into the fence alongside my property. The defendant hid the damage to the fence and fled the scene of the accident. The defendant did not leave a note with her insurance information nor did she make any attempt to notify me of the accident. While hosting a community roadway maintenance party at her home she boasted of the incident . 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: David W. Hardy Grace S. Hardy 24CV02564 3 b. When did this happen? (Date): If no specific date, give the time period: Date started: 7/1/2023 Through:10/21/2023 c. How did you calculate the money owed to you? (Do not include court costs or fees for service.) A received an estimate from a local contractor to repair the damaged section of the fence. 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. 4 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 No If no, explain why not: 5 Why are you filing your claim at this courthouse? This courthouse covers the area (check the one that applies): a. (1) Where the defendant lives or does business. (4) Where a contract (written or spoken) was made, (2) Where the plaintiff’s property was damaged. signed, performed, or broken by the defendant or (3) Where the plaintiff was injured. where the defendant lived or did business when the defendant made the contract. b. Where the buyer or lessee signed the contract, lives now, or lived when the contract was made, if this claim, is about an offer or contract for personal, family, or household goods, services, or loans. (Code Civ. 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. 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): 6 List the zip code of the place checked in 5 above (if you know): 93463 7 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: 8 Are you suing a public entity? 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. 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: David W. Hardy Grace S. Hardy 24CV02564 9 Have you filed more than 12 other small claims within the last 12 months in California? Yes No If yes, the filing fee for this case will be higher. 10 Is your claim for more than $2,500? Yes No If you 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. 11 I understand that by filing a claim in small claims court, I have no right to appeal this claim. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information above and on any attachments to this form is true and correct. Date: 5/6/2024 David W. Hardy /s/ David W. Hardy Plaintiff types or prints name here Plaintiff signs here Date: 5/6/2024 Grace S. Hardy /s/ Grace S. Hardy 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 MC-410, Disability Accommodation 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 SC-100 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. • Go to the trial and try to win your case. Bring You are the defendant—the person being sued. The person who is 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). • Sue the person who is suing you. If you have a claim How do I get ready for court? You don’t have to file any 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 www.courts.ca.gov/smallclaims/prepare. small claims court if you give up the amount over the small What if I need an accommodation? If you 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 Accommodation Request. 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 I 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 INT-300, Request for Interpreter (Civil) 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 been approved by the court as a certified, registered, or money. Or, if you can’t pay the money now, go to your trial 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 I get the court forms I need? Go to any the trial (default), the judge may give the plaintiff what he or she courthouse or your county law library, or print forms at is asking for plus court costs. If this happens, the plaintiff can www.courts.ca.gov/forms. 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 I 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 pay 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 Notice of Entry of Judgment. postponing a trial. Or fill out form SC-150 (or write a letter) and • If you were not at the trial, fill out and file form SC-135, Notice of mail it to the court and to all other people listed on your court Motion to Vacate Judgment and Declaration, to ask the judge to papers before the deadline. Enclose a check for your court fees, cancel the judgment (decision). If the judge does not give you a unless a fee waiver was granted. new trial, you have 10 days to appeal the decision. File form SC-140. For more information on appeals, see www.courts.ca.gov/ smallclaims/appeals. ? Need help? Your county’s Small Claims Advisor can help for free. 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 CIV-110, Request for Dismissal or a written and signed settlement agreement with the clerk. Ask the Or go to www.courts.ca.gov/smallclaims/advisor. 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 SC-100 Información para el demandado (la persona demandada) La “Corte de reclamos menores” es una corte especial donde se • Probar que es la corte equivocada. Envíe una carta a la corte deciden casos por $12,500 o menos. Los individuos, o sea las antes del juicio explicando por qué cree que es la corte “personas físicas” y los propietarios por cuenta propia, pueden equivocada. Pídale a la corte que despida el reclamo.Tiene que reclamar hasta $12,500. Las corporaciones, asociaciones, entidades entregar (dar) una copia de su carta (por correo o en persona) a públicas y otras empresas solo pueden reclamar hasta $6,250. (Vea todas las partes. (Su carta a la corte tiene que decir que hizo la abajo para las excepciones.*) El proceso es rápido y económico. Las entrega.) reglas son sencillas e informales. Usted es el Demandado—la • Ir al juicio y tratar de ganar el caso. Lleve testigos, recibos y persona que se está demandando. La persona que lo está cualquier prueba que necesite para probar su caso. Si desea que demandando es el Demandante. la corte emita una orden de comparecencia para que los testigos ¿Necesito un abogado? Puede hablar con un abogado antes o vayan al juicio, llene el formulario SC-107, Citatorio de reclamos después del caso. Pero no puede tener a un abogado que lo menores (Small Claims Subpoena) y entrégueselo legalmente al represente ante la corte (a menos que se trate de una apelación de un testigo. caso de reclamos menores). • Demandar a la persona que lo demandó. Si tiene un reclamo ¿Cómo me preparo para ir a la corte? No tiene que presentar contra el Demandante, y el reclamo se puede presentar en la ningún documento antes del juicio, a menos que piense que ésta es la corte de reclamos menores, tal como se describe en este corte equivocada para su caso. Pero lleve al juicio cualquier testigos, formulario, puede presentar el formulario SC-120, Reclamo del recibos y pruebas que apoyan su caso. Y lea “Esté preparado para su demandado (Defendant’s Claim) y presentarlo en este mismo juicio” en www.courts.ca.gov/reclamosmenores/preparese. caso. Si su reclamo excede el límite permitido en la corte de ¿Qué hago si necesito una modificación? Si tiene una reclamos menores, puede igualmente presentarlo en la corte de discapacidad o tiene impedimentos de audición, llene el formulario reclamos menores si está dispuesto a limitar su reclamo al MC-410, Solicitud de modificaciones para discapacidad. Entregue el máximo permitido, o puede presentar un reclamo por el monto formulario al secretario de la corte o al Coordinador de Acceso/ADA total en la corte apropiada. Si su reclamo excede el límite de su corte. permitido en la corte de reclamos menores y está relacionado con el mismo contrato, transacción, asunto o acontecimiento que el ¿Qué pasa si no hablo bien inglés? Solicite un intérprete al reclamo del Demandante, puede presentar su reclamo en la corte secretario de la corte lo más pronto posible. Puede usar el formulario apropiada y presentar una moción para transferir el reclamo del INT-300 o un formulario de su corte local. Si no está disponible un Demandante a dicha corte, para poder resolver los dos reclamos intérprete de la corte para su juicio, es posible que se tenga que juntos. Puede ver una descripción de los montos permitidos en el cambiar la fecha de su juicio. No puede llevar su propio intérprete párrafo anterior titulado “Corte de reclamos menores”. para el juicio a menos que el intérprete haya sido aprobado por la corte como un intérprete certificado, registrado, o provisionalmente • Aceptar el reclamo del Demandante y pagar el dinero. O, si no calificado. (Vea la regla 2.893 de las Reglas de la Corte de California, puede pagar en ese momento, vaya al juicio y diga que quiere y el formulario INT-140.) hacer los pagos a plazos. ¿Dónde puedo obtener los formularios de la corte que necesito? • No ir al juicio y aceptar el fallo por falta de comparecencia. Si Vaya a cualquier edificio de la corte, la biblioteca legal de su condado, no llega a un acuerdo con el Demandante y no va al juicio (fallo o imprima los formularios en www.courts.ca.gov/smallclaims/forms por falta de comparecencia), el juez le puede otorgar al (página está en inglés). Demandante lo que está reclamando más los costos de la corte. En ese caso, el Demandante legalmente puede tomar su dinero, ¿Qué pasa en el juicio? El juez escuchará a ambas partes. El juez su sueldo o sus bienes para cobrar el fallo. puede tomar su decisión durante la audiencia o enviársela por correo ¿Qué hago si necesito más tiempo? Puede cambiar la fecha del después. juicio si: ¿Qué pasa si pierdo el caso? Si pierde, puede apelar. Tendrá que • No puede ir a la corte en la fecha programada (tendrá que pagar pagar una cuota. (El Demandante no puede apelar su propio reclamo.) una cuota para aplazar el juicio), o • Si estuvo presente en el juicio, llene el formulario SC-140, Aviso de • No le entregaron los documentos legalmente (no recibió la orden apelación (Notice of Appeal). Tiene que presentarlo dentro de 30 para ir a la corte) por lo menos 15 días antes del juicio (ó 20 días días después de que el secretario le entregue o envíe la decisión si vive fuera del condado). (fallo) del juez en el formulario SC-200 o SC-130, Aviso de Pregúntele al secretario de reclamos menores sobre las reglas y las publicación del fallo (Notice of Entry of Judgment). cuotas para aplazar un juicio. O llene el formulario SC-150 (o escriba • Si no estuvo en el juicio, llene y presente el formulario SC-135, una carta) y envíelo antes del plazo a la corte y a todas las otras Aviso de petición para anular el fallo y Declaración para pedirle al personas que figuran en sus papeles de la corte. Adjunte un cheque juez que anule el fallo (decisión). Si la corte no le otorga un nuevo para pagar los costos de la corte, a menos que le hayan dado una juicio, tiene 10 días para apelar la decisión. Presente el formulario exención. SC-140. Para obtener más información sobre las apelaciones, vea ? ¿Necesita ayuda? El Asesor de Reclamos Menores de su condado le puede ayudar sin cargo. www.courts.ca.gov/reclamosmenores/apelaciones. ¿Tengo otras opciones? Sí. Si lo están demandando, puede: • Resolver su caso antes del juicio. Si usted y el Demandante se ponen de acuerdo en cómo resolver el caso antes del juicio, el Demandante tiene que presentar el formulario CIV-110 Solicitud de O visite www.courts.ca.gov/reclamosmenores/asesores. desestimación (Request for Dismissal) o un acuerdo de resolución escrito y firmado al secretario de la corte. Pídale al Asesor de * Excepciones: Existen diferentes límites en un reclamo contra un garante. (Vea el Código de Reclamos Menores que lo ayude. Procedimiento Civil, sección 116.220 (c).) Los límites no se aplican a las acciones para reclamar una deuda de alquiler del COVID-19. (Vea el Código de Procedimiento Civil, secciones 116.223 y 1179.02; y el formulario SC-500.) Rev. January 1, 2024 Reclamo del Demandante y ORDEN Para Ir a la Corte de SC-100, Page 6 of 6 Reclamos Menores