Fill out the Summons (form SUM-100) and a Complaint. Also, fill out a Civil Case Cover Sheet (form CM-010). Since you are the one filing a lawsuit, you're called the plaintiff. The person or company you're suing is the defendant.
You start your case by filling out an SC-100 Plaintiff's Claim form and filing it with the court clerk. Be sure you name the Defendant correctly or you may not be able to collect your judgment.
Where to file by City, ZIP code CityZIP Code(s)Your courthouse is Hilltop Mall 94806 George D. Carroll Courthouse, Richmond Knightsen 94548 Richard E. Arnason Justice Center, Pittsburg Lafayette 94549 Wakefield Taylor Courthouse, Martinez Martinez 94553 Wakefield Taylor Courthouse, Martinez32 more rows
To file or defend a case in small claims court, you must be (a) at least 18 years old or legally emancipated, and (b) mentally competent. A person must be represented by a Guardian ad Litem if he or she is under 18 and not legally emancipated, or has been declared mentally incompetent by a court.
If you are: a person (this includes sole-proprietors) you may claim up to $12,500; if you are a Corporation, limited liability company or partnership, you may claim up to $6,250.
The Small Claims Hearing You must submit copies of your evidence to the court and to each party in your case at least 10 days prior to the hearing. When submitting evidence, you must complete form LASC CIV 278 and use LASC CIV 279 mailing labels.
Contact the NCR: Call them at 0860 627 627 or email them at complaints@ncr.za. Submit a Complaint Form: Download and complete the complaint form from the NCR website. .
For criminal histories, arrest records, copies of citations, dispositions, court dates and records, warrant checks and Information, and restraining order information, please contact the Superior Court, 725 Court St., Martinez or Call (925) 608-1000.
If you are: a person (this includes sole-proprietors) you may claim up to $12,500; if you are a Corporation, limited liability company or partnership, you may claim up to $6,250.
Please email your question to Dept. 7 at dept07@contracostaurts.ca or fax your question to Dept. 7 at (925) 608-0694.