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1. selfhelp.courts.ca.gov › small-claims › start-caseFill out forms to start a small claims case | California ...

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   To start a small claims case, you must first fill out court forms. You have choices for filling out the forms to start a small claims case: Use an app. For a free app that asks you questions and fills out the forms for you, go to Guide & File. Set up an account so the app will save your work.

2. www.courts.ca.gov › partners › documentsSMALL CLAIMS COURT CHECKLIST for Plaintiff - California Courts

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   Obtain the Plaintiff's Claim (SC-100) and fill it out. You can fill out the forms online at: www.ezlegalfile.com or obtain the forms from: www.courtinfo.ca.gov (click on Self-Help, then Small Claims, then Forms for Small Claims) or www.acgov.org/courts (click on Court Divisions, then Small Claims). $22.00 filing fee.

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4. www.dca.ca.gov › publications › small_claimsThe Small Claims Court, A Guide to Its Practical Use ...

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   What Is Small Claims Court? Small claims court is a special court where disputes are resolved quickly and inexpensively. In small claims court, the rules are simplified and the hearing is informal. Attorneys are generally not allowed. The person who files the claim is called the plaintiff.

5. selfhelp.courts.ca.gov › small-claims-californiaSmall claims in California | California Courts | Self Help Guide

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   • Overview
   • Small Claims Case
   • Respond if sued
   • Collect/Appeal Money Owed
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   • COVID-19 Rental Debt Cases

   This article provides information about starting and responding in Small Claims Court including costs involved, rules during COVID-19 rental debt cases, steps involved when suing/being sued such as filing papers & attending trials along with options available post-trial such as appealing decisions made by judges & collecting debts owed.

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   You can sue someone for up to $10,000 in small claims court. A lawyer is not allowed in the court with you.

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   If you are being sued in small claims court, take steps to respond.

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   Take steps to collect money owed if won or pay and appeal if lost.

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   Find resources that can help you through the process of starting a small claims case.

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   Starting November 1, 2021, you can sue or be sued for COVID-19 rental debt in small claims and sue for more than $10,000. Get more information about these cases from the provided link "Learn More".

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6. www.dca.ca.gov › publications › small_claimsThe Small Claims Court, A Guide to Its Practical Use ...

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   Small claims courts have an upper limit on the amount of money that a party can claim. You can sue for up to $10,000, if you are an individual or a sole proprietor. Corporations and other entities are limited to $5,000.

7. www.placer.courts.ca.gov › sites › defaultStart Your Small Claims Case $5 - California

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   Superior Court of California, County of Placer Rev 1/14/2020 Small Claims - Start Page 1 of 3 What is this for? This packet contains the forms you will fill out and file to begin a Small Claims court case. Small claims cases are for lawsuits of $10,000 or less. Step 1: Fill out the forms

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   How much does it cost to file a small claim in California?

   • However, if a plaintiff has filed more than 12 small claims actions in California within the previous 12 months, the filing fee for each subsequent case is $100. Multiple filers who prevail in court and are granted court costs may only recover the same amount of court costs that non-multiple filers would receive and not the $100 that was paid.

   The Small Claims Court, A Guide to Its Practical Use - California

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   What should I know before starting a small claims case?

   • Before you start a small claims case, you need to make sure your case is right for small claims court. There are rules about what cases can be decided in small claims court. You can waste a lot of time and energy if you file a case only to find out it can't be decided in small claims. How much money you can ask for?

   Before you start a small claims case - California Courts

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   How do I file a small claim?

   • You can fill out the forms online at: www.ezlegalfile.com or obtain the forms from: www.courtinfo.ca.gov (click on Self-Help, then Small Claims, then Forms for Small Claims) or www.acgov.org/courts (click on Court Divisions, then Small Claims). $22.00 filing fee. (Those with very low income may qualify for a waiver of court fees.

   SMALL CLAIMS COURT CHECKLIST for Plaintiff - California Courts

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   How much does a small claims case cost?

   • The costs. The filing fee for a small claims case is between $30-$100. If you can’t afford the fee, you can ask the court for a fee waiver. How long to go to court. Once you file papers to start a case, you typically have a court date (trial) in about 1-2 months.

   Small claims in California | California Courts | Self Help Guide

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   What is a small claims case?

   • Generally, small claims cases are about money, not for the judge to order someone to do something or not do something. If you want someone to do something (or not do something) but having them pay you money would be acceptable instead, then a small claims case is an option.

   Before you start a small claims case - California Courts

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   How do I start a small claims case?

   • You have choices for filling out the forms to start a small claims case: Use an app. For a free app that asks you questions and fills out the forms for you, go to Guide & File. Set up an account so the app will save your work. Then answer the questions, and at the end, you can print out the forms to start your case.

   Fill out forms to start a small claims case - California Courts

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9. selfhelp.courts.ca.gov › small-claims › before-you-startCheck you have a case for small claims - California Courts

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   There are rules about what cases can be decided in small claims court. You can waste a lot of time and energy if you file a case only to find out it can't be decided in small claims. How much money you can ask for? Do you have a legal reason you can sue? Who should you sue and how do you find them?