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The document is a legal summons for an unlawful detainer (eviction) case in California, informing the defendant that they are being sued by the plaintiff for eviction from their residence. It outlines the requirement for the defendant to file a written response within five calendar days and details the process for a pretrial hearing, including potential consequences of failing to respond.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the California Unlawful Detainer in the editor.
Begin by filling in the 'Defendant' section with your name and address. This identifies you as the person being sued.
Next, enter the 'Plaintiff' information, which includes the name and contact details of the person or entity filing the eviction.
In the 'Case Number' field, input the unique identifier assigned to your case by the court.
Complete the 'Pretrial Rent Deposit Demand' section by specifying any required amounts that need to be deposited before trial.
Finally, review all entries for accuracy and completeness before saving or printing your document for submission.

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