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San Francisco — Small Claims Forms Packet
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San Francisco — Small Claims Forms Packet¶
Source: https://sf.courts.ca.gov/system/files/small-claims-packet_0.pdf
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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO 400 McAllister Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 Phone: 415-551-4000 | Website: https://sfsuperiorcourt.org SMALL CLAIMS INSTRUCTIONS You will need the following forms to file your Small Claims Action:
- INFORMATION FOR THE SMALL CLAIMS PLAINTIFF (Form SC-100-INFO, 3 pages)
- PLAINTIFF CLAIM AND ORDER TO GO TO SMALL CLAIMS COURT (Form SC-100, 5 pages) This form must be filled out completely. You may type, neatly print, or use the tillable forms online. It must be signed and dated by the party(s) bringing the action. A separate check or money order must be remitted with each claim you file, made payable to Clerk, 5 1 9 1 4 11 976 827 109 26 96.953087 Superior 5 1 9 1 4 12 1093 827 89 22 92.419952 Court. Credit card payments can be made in person but not on the telephone (see fee schedule attached). Please attach a note indicating first and second choices of the hearing time you prefer: 8:30 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM, 1:30 PM, 5:30 PM or 6:30 PM.
- WHAT IS “PROOF OF SERVICE”? (Form SC-104B, 2 pages)
- PROOF OF SERVICE (Form SC-104, 2 pages)
- HOW TO SERVE A BUSINESS OR PUBLIC ENTITY (Form SC-104C, 2 pages)
- SERVICE BY RETURN RECEIPT BY THE CLERK, and INSTRUCTIONS (SFSCL-004, 3 pages) If you want this office to mail your claim to the defendant by Certified Mail, one form must be completed and returned to each defendant. Enclose a check for $15.00 payable to Clerk, 5 1 11 1 3 15 1381 1352 104 34 96.562645 Superior 4 1 11 1 4 0 211 1387 1293 30 -1 5 1 11 1 4 1 211 1387 82 21 96.469696 Court” 5 1 11 1 4 2 303 1387 36 22 96.918350 for 5 1 11 1 4 3 347 1388 59 21 96.429482 each 5 1 11 1 4 4 416 1389 134 21 96.701500 defendant 5 1 11 1 4 5 558 1395 46 20 96.207832 you 5 1 11 1 4 6 614 1390 57 21 96.083282 wish 5 1 11 1 4 7 680 1393 27 18 96.294754 to 5 1 11 1 4 8 717 1397 74 15 96.377274 serve. 5 1 11 1 4 9 810 1392 33 20 96.945763 Do 5 1 11 1 4 10 853 1394 42 18 96.629433 not 5 1 11 1 4 11 903 1391 29 21 95.052734 fill 5 1 11 1 4 12 943 1393 20 19 96.307686 in 5 1 11 1 4 13 973 1392 40 21 96.843102 the 5 1 11 1 4 14 1023 1393 90 20 96.911278 section 5 1 11 1 4 15 1123 1395 25 19 96.277420 at 5 1 11 1 4 16 1155 1394 41 20 96.277420 the 5 1 11 1 4 17 1207 1394 93 21 96.330948 bottom 5 1 11 1 4 18 1311 1394 90 21 96.739868 headed 5 1 11 1 4 19 1411 1395 93 22 96.116333 Clerk's Certificate of Mailing Claim by Certified Mail." NOTE: If the person to whom the Certified Mail is addressed does not sign, or if the signature is clearly by someone other than the addressee, such service is invalid. If the signature is illegible, the court may (at the time of the hearing) review the signature and hold that it is not acceptable, take the case off calendar, and ask that you re-serve the claim prior to a new court hearing date. Please call the office or check the court's website at https://www.sfsuperiorcourt.org not less than 20 days after filing your claim to learn if the defendant was properly served.
- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (Form SC-103, 1 page) If you, as plaintiff, are suing under a fictitious business name, this form must be completed and returned to this office. The above forms can be located here: https://www.courts.ca.gov/forms.htm?filter=SC SMALL CLAIMS INSTRUCTIONS SFSCL-003 Rey. Nov-24-2026 Page lof 3
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Smali Claims Hours and Location: Office Days and Hours: 400 McAllister Street, Room 103 Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, excluding Court Holidays ACCESS/Self-Help Center: Remote Assistance. Please see below. In-Person Triage: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday at Civic Cénter Courthouse: Room 103, Windows 1 and 3. To be seen, obtain a ticket in advance’the morning of each triage session. Limited tickets are available in the Civic Center Courthouse lobby each morning, 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.:, first come, first served. Triage sessions are limited to 10 minutes. Brief Information, Referrals, and Intakes Only. Need extra help? Skip In-Person Triage and directly call the helpline or submit an online inquiry Hours.of Operation: For updates of hours of operation, FAQs informational materials, and other available self-help online services, visit.the ACCESS webpage at www.sfsuperiorcourt. org/self-help For all other telephone information and referrals, leave a-voicemail Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 1:00 p.m. ~ 4:00 p.m. at (415) 551-0605. . Small Claims Hearings are held at 400 Meaillister Street, Dept. 506, San Francisco, CA, on the following Days and Times Days AM Session PM Session Monday | i | 11:00AM (1:30PM | 3:30PM —| ‘5:30PM 16: 30 PM
| OEX Only
Tuesday 10:00AM 1:30PM | 3:30PM -
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM 10:00 AM _ ' 1:30PM | 3:30PM
Thursday | 8:30AM | “11:00AM | 1:30PM | 3:30PM i i ; OEX Only
| Friday | 8:30AM | 10:00 AM 11:30PM | 3:30PM
Order of Examinations Days and Time: Monday AND Thursday, 11:00 AM For Basic Small Claims Information, Forms and Fees, visit https://www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp- smallclaims.htm. SMALL CLAIMS INSTRUCTIONS SFSCL-003 Rev. Nov-24-2020
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Small Claims Fees Effective on Jan 1, 2020 Filings issuance Miscellaneous SFSCL-003 Rev. Nov-24-2020 Plaintiff's or Defendant's Claim under $1,500 Plaintiff's or Defendant's Claim between $1,500 and $5,000 Plaintiff's or Defendant's Claim between $5,001 and $10,000 Over 12 Plaintiff's or Defendant's Claim filed by the same party in the preceding 12 calendar months Writ of Execution Abstract of Judgment Application for Order of Examination of Judgment Debtor Postponement (Continuance or Reset) of Hearings Service of Claim by Certified Mail Certification of Documents Photocopy per page Notice of Appeal Certificate of Facts re: Unsatisfied Judgment to Court Certificate of Facts re: Unsatisfied Judgment to DMV Payment of Judgment to the Court Motion to Vacate Exemplification (Sister State Judgment) Renewal of Judgment Searching Records Files (for each search longer than 10 minutes) Reset on Application for Order of Examination of Judgment Debtor SMALL CLAIMS INSTRUCTIONS $30.00 50.00 75.00 100.00 $40.00 40.00 60.00 $10.00 15.00 25.00 0.50 75.00 $15.00 25.00 20.00 20.00 $50.00 45.00 15.00 60.00
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Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER Clerk stamps date here when form is filed. to Go to Small Claims Court Notice to the person being sued:
- You are the defendant if your name is listed in @ on page 2 of this form or on form SC-100A. The person suing you is the plaintiff, listed in @) on page 2.
- You and the plaintiff must go to court on the trial date listed below. If you do not go to court, you may lose the case. 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.
- Read this form and all pages attached to understand the claim against you and to protect your rights. Fill in court name and street address: Superior Court of California, County of SAN FRANCISCO SMALL CLAIMS Aviso al Demandado: po 400 McALLISTER STREET
- Usted es el Demandado si su nombre figura en 2) de la pagina 2 de este formulario, o en el formulario SC-100A. La persona que lo demanda es el SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102 Demandante, la que figura en @ de la pagina 2. CIVIC CENTER COURTHOUSE
- 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 continuacion. Si no se presenta, puede perder el caso. Si Case Number: pierde el caso, la corte podria ordenar que le quiten de su sueldo, dinero u otros bienes para pagar este reclamo. Case Name:
- Lieve testigos, recibos y cualquier otra prueba que necesite para probar su caso:
- Lea este formulario y todas las paginas adjuntas para entender la demanda en su contra y para proteger sus derechos. 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
Date: Clerk, by , 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. Plaintiffs 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, /nformation 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 1 8—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, ww.courts.ca.gov Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER SC-100, Page 1 of 6 Rev. November 1, 2021, Mandatory Form Code of Civil Procedure, §§ 116.110 et seg., to Go to Small Claims Court => 116,220(c), 116.340(g)
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Plaintiff (list names): Case Number: @) The plaintiff (the person, business, or public entity that is suing) is: Name: Phone: Street address: Street City State Zip Mailing address (if different): Street City State Zip Email address (if available): 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 Email address (if available): (1 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. @) The defendant (the person, business, or public entity being sued) is: Name: Phone: Street address: 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: G) The plaintiff claims the defendant owes $ . (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? Rev. November 1, 2021 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court SC-100, Page .S
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Plaintiff (list names): Case Number: (3) b. When did this happen? (Date): If no 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.) (1 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? CJ Yes LE] 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. [J] (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. [J Other (specify): List the zip code of the place checked in ® above (if you know): 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: [] 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. ORCS Rev. November 1, 2021 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court SC-100, Page an
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Plaintiff (list names): Case Number: Have you filed more than 12 other small claims within the last 12 months in California? LJ Yes [] No _ Ifyes, the filing fee for this case will be higher. 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. ! understand that by filing a claim in small claims court, | 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: 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. For these and other accommodations, contact the clerk’s office for form MC-410, Disability Accommodation Request. (Civ. Code, § 54.8.) Rev. November 1, 2021 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court SC-100, Page 4 of 6
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Information for the defendant (the person being sued) “Smali claims court” is a special court where claims for $10,000 or less are decided. Individuals, including natural 4 1 4 1 3 0 105 295 627 25 -1 5 1 4 1 3 1 105 295 98 23 93.373222 persons and sole proprietors, may claim up to $10,000. Corporations, partnerships, public entities, and other businesses are limited to claims of $5,000. (See below for exceptions.*) The process is quick and cheap. The rules are simple and informal. You are the defendant—the person being sued. The person who is suing you is the plaintiff. Do I need a lawyer? You may talk to a lawyer before or after the case. But you may not have a lawyer represent you in court (unless this is an appeal from a small claims case). How do | get ready for court? You don't have to file any papers before your trial, unless you think this is the wrong court for your case. But bring to your trial any witnesses, receipts, and evidence that support 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, Disability ADA/Access Coordinator. What if | don’t speak English well? Ask the court clerk as soon as possible for a court-provided interpreter. You may use form INT-300, Request for Interpreter (Civil) or a local court form to request an interpreter. If a court interpreter is unavailable for your trial, it may be necessary to reschedule your trial. You cannot bring your own interpreter for the trial unless the interpreter has been approved by the court as a certified, registered, or provisionally qualified interpreter. (See Cal. Rules of Court, rule 2.893, and form INT-140.) Where can | get the court forms I need? Go to any courthouse or your county law library, or print forms at www.courts.ca.gov/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 I lose the case? If you lose, you may appeal. You'll have to pay a fee. (Plaintiffs cannot appeal their own claims.) « If you were at the trial, file form SC-140, Notice of Appeal. You must file within 30 days after the clerk hands or mails you the judge's decision (judgment) on form SC-200 or form SC-130. Notice of Entry of Judgment.
- 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 a new trial, you have 10 days to appeal the decision. File form SC-140. For more information on appeals, see www.courts.ca.gow/ smaliclaims/appeals. 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 Small Claims Advisor for help.
- Prove this is the wrong court. Send a letter to the court before your trial explaining why you think this is the wrong court. Ask the court to dismiss the claim. You must serve (give) a copy of your letter (by mail or in person) to all parties. (Your letter to the court must say you have done 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 Declaration, 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 plaintiffs claim to that court to resolve both matters together. You can see a description of the amounts allowed in the paragraph above, titled “Small Claims Court.”
- Agree with the plaintiff's claim and pay the money. Or, if you can’t pay the money now, go to your trial and say you want to make payments.
- Let the case default. If you don't settle and do not go to the trial (default), the judge may give the plaintiff what he or she is asking for plus court costs. If this happens, the plaintiff can legally take your money, wages, and property to pay the judgment. What if | need more time? You can change the trial date if:
- You cannot go to court on the scheduled date (you will have to pay a fee to postpone the trial), or
- You did not get served (receive this order to go to court) at least 15 days before the trial (or 20 days if you live outside the county). 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.
L Or go to www. courts.ca.gov/smaliclaims/advisor. a _l
- 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. November 1, 2021 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court SC-100, Page 5 of 6
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Infermaci6n para el demandado (la persona demandada) La “Corte de reclamos menores” es una corte especial donde se deciden casos por $10,000 o menos. Los individuos, 0 sea las “personas fisicas” y los propietarios por cuenta propia, pueden reclamar hasta $10,000. Las corporaciones, asociaciones, entidades publicas y otras empresas solo pueden reclamar hasta $5,000. (Vea abajo para las excepciones.*) El proceso es rapido y econémico. Las reglas son sencillas e informales. Usted es el Demandado—la persona que se esta 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). éComo me preparo para ir a la corte? No tiene que presentar ningun documento 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. éQué hago si necesito una modificacién? Si tiene una discapacidad o tiene impedimentos de audicion, Ilene el formulario MC-410, Solicitud de modificaciones para discapacidad. Entregue el formulario al secretario de la corte o al Coordinador de Acceso/ADA de su corte. 2 Qué pasa si 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 regia 2.893 de las Reglas de la Corte de California, y el formulario INT-140.) éD6nde puedo obtener los formularios de la corte que necesito? Vaya a cualquier edificio de la corte, la biblioteca legal de su condado, o imprima los formularios en www.courts.ca.gov/smallclaims/forms (pagina esta en inglés). ~Qué pasa en el juicio? El juez escuchara a ambas partes. El juez puede tomar su decisién durante la audiencia o enviarsela por correo después, ~ Qué pasa si pierdo el caso? Si pierde, puede apelar. Tendra que pagar una cuota. (E] Demandante no puede apelar su propio reclamo.) . Si estuvo presente en el juicio, Ilene el formulario SC-140, Aviso de apelacion (Notice of Appeal). Tiene que presentarlo dentro de 30 dias después de que el secretario le entregue o envie la decisién (fallo) del juez en el formulario SC-200 o SC-130, Aviso de publicaci6n del fallo (Notice of Entry of Judgment). « Sino estuvo en el juicio, lene y presente el formulario SC-135, Aviso de peticién para anular el fallo y Declaracién para pedirle al juez que anule el fallo (decisién). Si la corte no le otorga un nuevo juicio, tiene 10 dias para apelar la decisién. Presente el formulario SC-140. Para obtener mas informacién sobre las apelaciones, vea www.courts.ca.gov/reclamosmenores/apelaciones. eTengo otras opciones? Si. Si lo estan demandando, puede: . Resolver su caso antes del juicio. Si usted y el Demandante se ponen de acuerdo en cémo resolver el caso antes del juicio, el Demandante tiene que presentar el formulario CIV-110 Solicitud de desestimacion (Request for Dismissal) o un acuerdo de resolucién escrito y firmado al secretario de la corte. Pidale al Asesor de Reclamos Menores que lo ayude.
- Probar que es la corte equivocada. Envie una carta a la corte antes del juicio explicando por qué cree que es la corte equivocada, Pidale a la corte que despida el reclamo.Tiene que 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 hizo la entrega.)
- Iraljuicio 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, llene el formulario SC-107, Citatorio de reclamos menores (Small Claims Subpoena) y entrégueselo legalmente al testigo.
- Demandar a la persona que lo demandé. 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 de/ 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, transaccidn, asunto o acontecimiento que el reclamo del Demandante, puede presentar su reclamo en la corte apropiada y presentar una mocion para transferir el reclamo del Demandante a dicha corte, para poder resolver los dos reclamos juntos. Puede ver una descripcién de los montos permitidos en el parrafo anterior titulado “Corte de reclamos menores”.
- Aceptar 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 a plazos.
- Noiraljuicio 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 otorgar al Demandante lo que esta reclamando mas los costos de la corte. En ese caso, el Demandante legalmente puede tomar su dinero, su sueldo o sus bienes para cobrar el fallo. 2Qué hago si necesito mas tiempo? Puede cambiar la fecha del juicio si:
- No puede ira la corte en la fecha programada (tendra que pagar una cuota para aplazar el juicio), o
- No le entregaron los documentos legalmente
e otorgar al Demandante lo que esta reclamando mas los costos de la corte. En ese caso, el Demandante legalmente puede tomar su dinero, su sueldo o sus bienes para cobrar el fallo. 2Qué hago si necesito mas tiempo? Puede cambiar la fecha del juicio si:
- No puede ira la corte en la fecha programada (tendra que pagar una cuota para aplazar el juicio), o
No le entregaron los documentos legalmente (no recibid la orden para ir a Ja corte) por lo menos 15 dias antes del juicio (6 20 dias si vive fuera del condado). Preguntele al secretario de reclamos menores sobre las reglas y las cuotas para aplazar un juicio. O llene 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 exencion. éNecesita ayuda? El Asesor de Reclamos Menores de su condado le puede ayudar sin cargo.
- Excepciones: Existen diferentes limites en un reclamo contra un garante. (Vea el Cédigo de Procedimiento Civil, seccién 116.220 (c).) Los limites no se aplican a las acciones para reclamar una deuda de alquiler del COVID-19. (Vea el Cédigo de Procedimiento Civil, secciones 116.223 y 1179.02; y el formulario SC-500.) O visite www.courts.ca.gov/reclamosmenores/asesores. Rev. November 1, 2024 Reclamo del Demandante y ORDEN Para Ir a la Corte de SC-100, Page 6 of 6 Reclamos Menores For your protection and privacy, please press the Clear
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INFORMATION FOR THE SMALL CLAIMS PLAINTIFF SC-100-INFO This information sheet is written for the person who sues in the small claims court. It explains some of the rules of, and some general information about, the small claims court. It may also be helpful for the person who is sued. WHAT IS SMALL CLAIMS COURT? Small claims court is a special court where disputes are resolved quickly and inexpensively. The rules are simple and informal. The person who sues is the plaintiff. The person who is sued is the defendant. in small claims court, you may ask a lawyer for advice before you go to court, but you cannot have a lawyer in court. Your claim cannot be for more than $5,000 if you are a business or public entity or for more than $10,000 if you are a natural person (including a sole proprietor). (See below for reference to exceptions.*) If you have a claim for more than this amount, you may sue in the civil division of the trial court or you may sue in the small claims court and give up your right to the amount over the limit. You cannoi, however, file more than two cases in small claims court for more than $2,500 each during a calendar year. 1. WHO CAN FILE A CLAIM? You must be at least 78 years old to file a claim. If you are not yet 18, tell the clerk. You may ask the court to appoint a guardian ad litem. This is a person who will act for you in the case. The guardian ad litem is usually a parent, a relative, or an adult friend. You must also appear at the small claims hearing yourself unless you filed the claim for a corporation or other entity that is not a natural person. If a corporation files a claim, an employee, an officer, or a director must act on its behalf. If the claim is filed on behalf of 2. A person who sues in small claims court must first make a an association or another entity that is not a natural person, a demand, if possible. This means that you have asked the regularly employed person of the entity must act on its behalf. defendant to pay, and the defendant has refused. If your claim A person who appears on behalf of a corporation or another is for possession of property, you must ask the defendant to entity must not be employed or associated solely for the give you the property. purpose of representing the corporation or other entity in the 3. Unless you fall within two technical exceptions, you must be small claims court. You must file a declaration with the 1. the original owner of the claim. This means that if the claim is assigned, the buyer cannot sue in the smail claims court. court to appear in any of these instances. (See Authorization to Appear, form SC-109.) WHERE CAN YOU FILE YOUR CLAIM? You must sue in the right court and location. This rule is called venue. Check the court's local rules if there is more than one court location in the county handling small claims cases. If you file your claim in the wrong court, the court will dismiss the claim unless all defendants personally appear at the hearing and agree that the claim may be heard. The right location may be any of these: Where the defendant lives or where the business involved is located; 2. Where the damage or accident happened; 3. 4 Where the contract was signed or carried out; If the defendant is a corporation, where the contract was broken; or 5. Fora retail installment account or sales contract or a motor vehicle finance sale: a. Where the buyer lives; b. Where the buyer lived when the contract was entered into; c. Where the buyer signed the contract; or d. Where the goods or vehicle are permanently kept. SOME RULES ABOUT THE DEFENDANT (including government agencies) You must sue using the defendant's exact lega/ name. If the defendant is a business or a corporation and you do not know the exact legal name, check with the state or local licensing agency, the county clerk's office, or the Office of the Secretary of State, Corporate Status Unit, at www.sos.ca.gov/business. Ask the clerk for help if you do not know how to find this information. If you do not use the defendant's exact legal name, the court may be able to correct the name on your claim at the hearing or after the judgment. If you want to sue a government agency, you must first file a claim with the agency before you can file a lawsuit in court. Strict time limits apply. If you are in a Department of Corrections or Youth Authority facility, you must prove that the agency denied your claim. Please attach a copy of the denial to your claim. With very limited exceptions, the defendant must be served within the state of California. HOW DOES THE DEFENDANT FIND OUT ABOUT THE CLAIM? You must make sure the defendant finds out about your lawsuit. This has to be done according to the rules or your case may be dismissed or delayed. The correct way of telling the defendant about the lawsuit is called service of process. This means giving the defendant a copy of the claim. YOU CANNOT DO THIS YOURSELF. You should read form SC-104B, What is “Proof of Service"? Here are four ways to serve the defendant:
- Service by a law officer—You may ask the marshal or sheriff to serve the defendant. A fee will be charged.
- Process server—You may ask anyone who is not a party in your case and who is at least 18 years old to serve the defendant. The person is called a process server and must personally give a copy of your claim to the defendant. The person must also sign a proof of service form showing when
- Certified mail—You may ask the clerk of the court to serve the defendant by certified mail. The clerk will charge a fee. You should check back with the court before the hearing to see if the receipt for certified mail was returned to the court. Service by certified mail must be done by the clerk's office except in motor vehicle accident cases involving out-of-state defendants. the defendant was served. Registered process servers will 4. Substituted service—This method lets you serve another serve papers for a fee. You may also ask a friend or relative to
fore the hearing to see if the receipt for certified mail was returned to the court. Service by certified mail must be done by the clerk's office except in motor vehicle accident cases involving out-of-state defendants. the defendant was served. Registered process servers will 4. Substituted service—This method lets you serve another serve papers for a fee. You may also ask a friend or relative to person instead of the defendant. You must follow the do it. procedures carefully. You may also wish to use the marshal or sheriff or a registered process server.
- Exceptions: Different limits apply in an action against a defendant who is a guarantor. (See Code Civ. Proc., § 116.220(c).) INFORMATION FOR THE PLAINTIFF (Small Claims) Page 1 of2 Cade of Civil Procedure, §§ 116.110 et seq.,116.220(c), 116.340(g) wwew.courts.ca.gov Form Adopted for Mandatory Use Judicial Council of California SC-100-INFO (Rev. January 1, 2020]
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- Substituted service (continued) A copy of your claim mustbe 5. Timing and proof of service—No matter which method of left at the defendant's business with the person in charge, OR service you choose, the defendant must be served by a certain at the defendant's home with a competent person who is at date, or the trial will be postponed. If the defendant lives in the least 18 years old. The person who receives the claim must county, service must be completed at least 15 days before the be told about its contents. Another copy must be mailed, first trial date. This period is at least 20 days if the defendant lives class postage prepaid, to the defendant at the address where outside the county. the paper was left. The service is not complete until 10 days The person who serves the defendant must sign a court after the copy is mailed. paper showing when the defendant was served. This paper is called a Proof of Service (form SC-104). it must be signed and returned to the court clerk as soon as the defendant has been served. WHAT IF THE DEFENDANT ALSO HAS A CLAIM? Sometimes the person who was sued (the defendant) will also have a claim against the person who filed the lawsuit (the plaintiff). This claim is called the Defendant's Claim. The defendant may file this claim in the same lawsuit. This helps to resolve all of the disagreements between the parties at the same time. If the defendant decides to file the claim in the small claims court, the claim may not be for more than $5,000, or $10,000 if the defendant is a natural person (see exceptions on page 1°). If the value of the claim is more than this amount, the defendant may either give up the amount over $5,000 or $10,000 and sue in the small claims court or sue in the appropriate court for the full value of the claim. If the defendant's claim relates to the same contract, transaction, matter, or event that is the subject of your claim and exceeds the value amount for small claims court, the defendant may file the claim in the appropriate court and file a motion to transfer your claim to that court to resolve both claims together. The defendant's claim must be served on the plaintiff at least five days before the trial. If the defendant received the plaintiffs claim 10 days or less before the trial, then the claim must be served at least one day before the trial. Both claims will be heard by the court at the same time. WHAT HAPPENS AT THE TRIAL? Be sure you are on time for the trial. The small claims trial is informal. You must bring with you all witnesses, books, receipts, and other papers or things to prove your case. You may ask the witnesses to come to court voluntarily, or you may ask the clerk to issue a subpoena. A subpoena is a court order that requires the witness to go to trial. The witness has a right to charge a fee for going to the trial. If you do not have the records or papers to prove your case, you may also get a court order before the trial date requiring the papers to be brought to the trial. This order is called a Small Claims Subpoena and Declaration (form SC-107). If you settle the case before the trial, you must file a dismissal form with the clerk. The court's decision is usually mailed to you after the trial. It may also be hand delivered to you when the trial is over and after the judge has made a decision. The decision appears on a form called the Notice of Entry of Judgment (form SC-130 or SC-200). WHAT HAPPENS AFTER JUDGMENT? The court may have ordered one party to pay money to the other party. The party who wins the case and is owed the money is called the judgment creditor. The party who loses the case and owes the money is called the judgment debtor. Enforcement of the judgment is postponed until the time for appeal ends or until the appeal is decided. This means that the judgment creditor cannot collect any money or take any action until this period is over. Generally both parties may be represented by lawyers after judgment. More information about your rights after judgment is available on the back of the Notice of Entry of Judgment. The clerk may also have this information on a separate sheet. HOW TO GET HELP WITH YOUR CASE
- Lawyers—Both parties may ask a lawyer about the case, but 5. Parties who are in jail—if you are in jail, the court may a lawyer may not represent either party in court at the small excuse you from going to the trial. Instead, you may ask claims trial. Generally, after judgment and on appeal, both another person who is not an attorney to go to the trial for you. parties may be represented by lawyers. You may mail written declarations to the court to support your
- Interpreters—lf you do not speak English well, ask the court case. clerk as soon as possible for a court-provided interpreter. You 6. Accommodations—lf you have a disability and need may use form INT-300 or a local court form to request an assistance, immediately ask the court to help accommodate interpreter. If a court interpreter is not available at the time of your needs. If you are hearing impaired and need assistance, your trial, it may be necessary to reschedule your trial. You notify the court immediately. cannot bring your own interpreter for the trial unless the 7. Forms—You can get small claims forms and more information interpreter has been approved by the court as a certified, at the California Courts Self-Help Center website (www.courts. registered, or provisionally qualified interpreter. (See Cal. ca.gov/smaliciaims), your county law library, or the courthouse Rules of Court, rule 2.893, and form INT-140.) nearest you.
- Waiver of fees—The court charges fees for some of its procedures. Fees are also charged for serving the defendant with the claim. The court may excuse you from paying these fees if you cannot afford them. Ask the clerk for the Information Sheet on Waiver of Superior Court Fees and Costs (form [ | FW-001-INFO) to find out if you meet the requirements so that you do not have to pay the fees.
you. 3. Waiver of fees—The court charges fees for some of its procedures. Fees are also charged for serving the defendant with the claim. The court may excuse you from paying these fees if you cannot afford them. Ask the clerk for the Information Sheet on Waiver of Superior Court Fees and Costs (form [ | FW-001-INFO) to find out if you meet the requirements so that you do not have to pay the fees. 4. Night and Saturday court—If you cannot go to court during | _| working hours, ask the clerk if the court has trials at night or on Saturdays. SC-100-INFO [Rev. January 1, 2020} INFORMATION FOR THE PLAINTIFF Page 2 of 2 (Smail Claims) Small claims advisors—The law requires each county to provide assistance in small claims cases free of charge. (Small claims advisor information): For your protection and privacy, please press the Clear
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SC-104B | What Is “Proof of Service”? What is “service”? “Service” or “serving” is when someone-—not you or anyone else listed in this case—gives a copy of your court papers to the person, business, or public entity you are suing. Service lets the other party know:
- What you are asking for; ¢ When and where the trial will be; and
- What the party can choose to do. There are strict rules for serving court papers. This form explains how to serve these forms:
- Form SC-100, Plaintiff's Claim ¢ Form SC-120, Defendant’s Claim ° Form SC-500, Plaintiff's Claim (COVID-19 Rental Debt) How is service done? This form tells you how to serve by personal service or substituted service. Personal service means someone gives the papers directly to the person being sued or to the agent authorized to accept service (business or public entity). Substituted service means someone gives the papers to an adult where the person lives, works, or receives mail (including a private post office box, but not a U.S. Postal Service P.O. Box). What if the court papers do not get served? The judge cannot hear your case unless the court papers were served correctly. Can the court serve the papers for me? Yes. You can pay the court to mail your claim to the person you are suing. But if the person you are suing or the person’s agent for service doesn’t sign the U.S. Postal Service mail receipt with his or her complete name, or if someone else signs the receipt, you will have to serve again using personal or substituted service. Who can serve? You can ask a friend, a process server, or the sheriff. The server must be at least 18 and not listed in the case. A “process server” is someone you pay to deliver court forms. Look in the Yellow Pages under “Process Serving.” The sheriff (or marshal if your county has one) can also deliver court forms. Ask the court clerk how to contact the sheriff. Or look in the county section of your phone book under “Sheriff.” You must pay the server, unless you qualify for a fee waiver. How is personal service done? Ask someone who is at least 18 and not listed in this case to personally “serve” (give) a copy of your court papers to the person or the agent authorized to accept court papers for the person, business, or public entity listed on form SC-104. Give the server a separate Proof of Service form for each person, business, or public entity you are suing. And tell the server to:
- Walk up to the person to be served.
- Say, “These are court papers.”
- Give the person copies of all papers checked on form SC-104, Proof of Service. If the person won’t take the papers, just leave them near the person. It doesn’t matter if the person tears them up. ° Fill out and sign page 2 of form SC-104, Proof of Service. How is substituted service done? If you don’t want to use personal service or can’t find the person to be served, ask someone who is at least 18 and not listed in this case to serve the court papers. Give the server a separate Proof of Service form for each person, business, or public entity you are suing. Tell the server to give the papers to:
- A competent adult (at least 18) at the home of and living with the person to be served or
- An adult who seems to be in charge where the person to be served usually works or
- An adult who seems to be in charge where the person receives mail (including a private mailbox, but not a U.S. Postal Service P.O. Box). Note: This is only for cases where the physical address of the person to be served is not known. Then do the following:
- Write down that person’s name and say, “Please give these court papers to [name of person to be served].” If the person does not want to give his or her name, describe the person you served.
- Give that person copies of all papers checked on form SC-104, Proof of Service. If the person won’t take the papers, just leave them near the person.
- Mail another copy of the papers (by first-class mail) to the person being sued at the same address where you left the papers.
Fill out and sign page 2 of form SC-104, Proof of Service. Judicial Council of California, www.courts.ca.gov Rev. November 1, 2021 What Is “Proof of Service”? SC-104B, Page 1 of 2 (Small Claims)
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‘SC- 04B - What Is “Proof of Service”? What does the server do with the original Proof of Service form? If a process server or sheriff served the papers, he or she can file form SC-104, Proof of Service, with the clerk. If the server used a different Proof of Service form, ask him or her to list each paper served on the form. Also make sure that the registered server will file the original directly with the court and will mail you a copy of the filed form. Take it with you when you go to court. Ifa friend served the papers, tell him or her to give the completed form back to you. Keep a copy for your records and take the copy with you when you go to court. You need to file the original completed Proof of Service form 5 days before your trial. When do the court forms have to be served? ° Ifyou are serving form SC-100, Plaintiff’s Claim, or form SC-500, Plaintiff's Claim (COVID-19 Rental Debt), \ook at the trial date on page 1. Then, look at a calendar. For personal service, subtract 15 days from the trial date (or 20 days if the person, business, or public entity is located outside the county). That’s the deadline for serving your small claims forms. But you can serve the forms before the deadline. people in(4)and(2) must go to Cour Trial Y” Date Date | 1. Time For substituted service, subtract 25 days from the date the server mailed a copy of the court papers served (or 30 days if the person, business, or public entity is located outside the county). That’s the deadline for serving your small claims forms. But you can serve the forms before the deadline. If the person, business, or public entity to be served is outside California or if you are serving a different form, ask the Small Claims Advisor for more information.
- If you are serving form SC-120, Defendant’s Claim, look at the trial date on page 1. Then look at a calendar. For personal or substituted service, subtract 5 days from the trial date. That’s the deadline for serving your small claims forms if you were served at least 11 days before the trial. If you were served 10 days or less before the trial date, you must serve at least 1 day before the trial. But you can serve the forms before the deadline. What if | can’t get the court papers served before the trial? If you were not able to serve your claim (form SC-100, SC-120, or SC-500) before the deadline for service, talk to your Small Claims Clerk. Each county has its own rules. If you already served your claim on some parties but not everyone you are suing, you may need to fill out and file form SC-150, Request to Postpone Trial, at least 10 days before the trial date (or explain why you couldn't meet the 10-day deadline). Then give or mail a copy of this form to all other plaintiffs and defendants listed on your court papers. The court may postpone your trial for 15 days or more. Who do | have to serve? If you are suing a person (or people)—not a business or public entity—serve each person you are suing. For example, if you were in a car accident and you are suing the owner and the driver of the car, you must list the names of the owner and the driver on your claim and serve both people. Examples: If the owner and driver are the same person: Lee Smith, owner and driver If the owner and driver are not the same person: Lee Smith, owner and driver Bob Smith, owner If you are suing a business, an association, or a public entity, read form SC-104C, How to Serve a Business. (?) Need help? Your county’s Small Claims Advisor can help for free. Or go to ““County-Specific Court Information” at www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp-smallclaims.htm Rev. November 1, 2021 What Is “Proof of Service”? SC-104B, Page 2 of 2 (Small Claims) For your protection and privacy, please press the Clear
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Proof of Service Clerk stamps date here when form is filed. Use this form to serve a person, a business, or a public entity. To learn more about proof of service, read What Is Proof 5 1 6 1 2 9 666 263 29 28 93.285393 of 5 1 6 1 2 10 697 264 123 24 33.244366 Service?, Form SC-104B. To learn more about how to serve a business or entity, read How to Serve a Business or Public Entity, Form SC-104C. To serve a business, you must serve one of the following people: ¢ Owner (for a sole proprietorship) ° Partner (for a partnership) or general partner (for a limited partnership) ° Any officer or general manager (corporation or association) ° Any person authorized for service by the business (corporation, association, general partnership, limited partnership)
- Any person authorized for service with the Secretary of State (corporation, association, limited liability company [LLC], limited liability partnership [LLP], limited partnership) To serve a public entity, you must first file a claim with that entity, then serve one of the following people: ° Clerk (of a city or county) ° Chief officer or director (of a public agency) ° Any person authorized for service by the entity a. Ifyou are serving a person, write the person’s name below: b. Ifyou are serving a business or entity, write the name of the business or entity, the person authorized for service, and that person’s job title: Business or Agency Name Person Authorized for Service Job Title (2) Instructions to Server: Fill in court name and street address: Superior Court of California, County of SAN FRANCISCO SMALL CLAIMS 400 McALLISTER STREET SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102 CIVIC CENTER COURTHOUSE Fill in case number, case name, hearing date, day, time, and department below: Case Number: Case Name: Hearing Date: Time: Dept.: You must be at least 18 years old and not be named in this case. Follow these steps: ® Give a copy of all the documents checked in@) to the person in ‘OF or
- Give a copy of all the documents checked in@) to one of the following people: a. A competent adult (at least 18) living with, and at the home of the person in @ , or b. An adult (at least 18) who seems to be in charge at the usual workplace of the person in ‘O) , or c. An adult (at least 18) who seems to be in charge where the person in @ usually receives mail (but not a U.S. Post Office box), if there is no known physical address for the person in and mail a copy of the documents left with one of the adults in a, b, or c above to the person in @. THEN e Complete and sign this form, and e Give or mail your completed form to the person who asked you to serve these court papers, is time for the form to be filed with the court at least 5 days before the hearing. (3) | served the person in (4+) a O b. O ce. CJ a copy of the documents checked below: SC-100, Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court SC-120, Defendant’s Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court Order for examination (This form must be personally served. Check the form that was served): q ) Ch al) Note: The court can issue a civil arrest warrant if the served party does not come to court only if the order for examination was personally served by a registered process server, sheriff, marshal, or someone appointed by the court. (1) [1 SC-134, Application and Order to Produce Statement of Assets and to Appear for Examination (2) [1] AT-138/EJ-125, Application and Order for Appearance and Examination d. [] Other (specify): Judicial Council of California, www.courts.ca.gov Proof of Service SC-104, Page 1 of 2
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Case Number: Fictitious Business Name This form is attached to: [[] Form SC-100 (] Form SC-120 (] Form SC-500 (4) If you want to file a small claim and you are doing business under a fictitious name (“doing business as,” or “dba”) give the following information. (Nonprofits and exempt real estate investment trusts do not have to file this form.) Business name of the person suing: Business address (not a U.S. Postal Service P.O. Box): Mailing address (if different): (2) The business listed in() does business as (check ONLY one): (] an individual () a corporation () an association CJ) a limited liability company (J) a partnership (1 other (specify): You must follow the laws for fictitious business names. If you have not followed these laws, including filing a fictitious business name statement in your county and publishing this information in a local newspaper, the court can dismiss your case. Name of county where you filed your Fictitious Business Name Statement (dba): Your Fictitious Business Name Statement number: Date your Fictitious Business Name Statement expires: I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information above is true and correct. Only the owner, president, chief executive officer (CEO), or other qualified officer can sign this form. © OO © Date: Type or print your name and title Sign your name (2) Need help? Your county’s Small Claims Advisor can help for free. I |
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ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY — STATE BAR: NAME: FIRM NAME: STREET ADDRESS: CITY AND ZIP CODE: E-MAIL ADDRESS: ATTORNEY FOR (NAME): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO street Apress: SMALL CLAIMS MAILING ADDRESS: 400 MCALLISTER STREET, ROOM 103 CITY AND ZIP CODE: SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102 BRANCH NAME: CIVIC CENTER COURTHOUSE PLAINTIFF/PETITIONER: DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT: REQUEST FOR CERTIFIED MAIL CASE NUMBER: (SMALL CLAIMS) 1am the C Plaintiff 1 Defendant in the above titled action and hereby request that my claim be served via certified mail addressed as follows: Party Name: Agent for Service (if applicable): Party or Agent for Service Address: City, State, and Zip Code: Note: The clerk will attempt to serve your claim by certified mail, return receipt requested, restricted delivery (to be signed by the addressee only) for a $15.00 fee for each party served. THIS SERVICE IS NOT GUARANTEED TO BE RELIABLE. THERE 1S NO REFUND IF THE PARTY IS NOT SERVED. THE COURT WILL NOT NOTIFY YOU AS TO WHETHER OR NOT THE CLAIM HAS BEEN SERVED. You may call the Small Claims Office or visit the court's website at httos://www.sfsuperiorcourt.org to learn if the party has been served. Date: Signature Printed Name: REQUEST FOR CERTIFIED MAIL SFSCL-003 Rev. Apr-04-2017
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Instructions: How to Properly Address the Request for Certified Mail To effect service upon the defendant, the return receipt mail must name and identify the proper person to be served. The proper person to be served varies with the legal entity of the defendant. The four categories of legal entities appearing below, (i.e. individuals, sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations), comprise the vast majority of parties to small claims actions. Before completing this form, examine the appropriate section below to determine to whom the mail should be addressed.
- Defendant is an INDIVIDUAL: The return receipt mail must be addressed to that individual and the receipt signed by that individual and no other. Example {Home Address) (Work Address) Name: John Doe Name: John Doe Street: 500 Washington Street Title: In care of City & Zip: San Francisco, CA 94131 Company: Plastics Manufacturing Inc. Street: 750 10" Street City & Zip: Oakland, CA 94610
- Defendant is a SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP: John Doe IND & DBA John’s Towing Service. The mail must be addressed to the proprietor (owner) and the receipt must be signed by the proprietor and no other person. Example Name: John Doe Title: Owner & Individual Company: John’s Towing Service Street: 600 Brannan Street City & Zip: San Francisco, CA 94103
- Defendant is a PARTNERSHIP: AZY Cleaners, a partnership consisting of John Doe & Mary Doe and each individually. To serve the partnership and each partner as individuals, a separate letter must be addressed to each partner. Example , Name: John Doe Name: Mary Doe Title: Partner & Individual Title: Partner & individual Company: AZY Cleaners Company: AZY Cleaners Street: 500 Geary Blvd. Street: 500 Geary Blvd. City & Zip: San Francisco CA 94118 City & Zip: San Francisco CA 94118 In the above example, if only one of the partners signs the return receipt, the partnership and the partner who signed the receipt would be deemed served. The other partner as an individual would not have been deemed served. To serve only the partnership and not the partners as individuals; the return receipt mail must be addressed to: one of the partners, the general manager (not the same as manager), or the designated agent for service of process. The mail must name the person and their title, and the return receipt must be signed by that person and no other. REQUEST FOR CERTIFIED MAIL SFSCL-003 Rev. Apr-04-2017
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Note: Most partnerships have neither a general manager nor an agent for service of process other than the partners themselves. 4. Defendant is a CORPORATION: Jones Oil Co., Inc. The return receipt mail must be addressed to and the receipt signed by one of the following: president; vice-president; general manager (not the same as manager); secretary or assistant secretary; treasurer or assistant treasurer; or a person authorized by the corporation to receive service of process. Note: The return receipt mail must contain the name and title of the person, and the receipt must be signed by the person it is addressed to and no other. Example Name: Mary Jones Name: John Doe Name: C.T. Corporation Title: President Title: Authorized agent for Title: Authorized agent for Company: Jones Oil Co., Inc. receipt of process for receipt of process for Street: 100 Windfall Way Company: Jones Oil Co., Inc. Company: Jones Oil Co., Inc. City & Zip: San Francisco, CA Street: 600 Montgomery Street Street: 700 So. Flower Street, 94118 City & Zip: Los Angeles, CA Suite 1010 90017 City & Zip: Los Angeles, CA 90017 Note: In the second and third examples the mail is sent to the agent’s address not the address of the defendant. In the third example, if a corporation has authorized a second corporation for receiving service of process, the person at the agent corporation may sign the receipt. REQUEST FOR CERTIFIED MAIL SFSCL-003 Rev. Apr-04-2017