Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court (Small Claims) (SC-100) Start a Small Claims case in court. Get form SC-100. Effective: January 1, 2024. View SC-100 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court (Small Claims) form.
In California, small claims court is designed for resolving disputes involving amounts up to $12,500 for individuals, making it a suitable venue for your case involving $2,000 in damages.
Conclusion: Going to small claims court may be worth it for $500, but it will determine how you weigh your costs versus benefits. At a minimum, it is worth it to send a demand letter.
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SC-100 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court.
What you can do Come to an agreement with the other side. If you can work with the other side (and there is no restraining order involved) you may be able to come to an agreement on your own without going to court. Go to your court date. Sue the other side back and go to the court date. Choose to not respond.