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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the small claims court form SC-120A in the editor.
  2. Begin by entering the case number at the top of the form. This is essential for tracking your claim.
  3. In section 1, list any additional plaintiffs. Fill in their names, addresses, and phone numbers as required. If there are more than four plaintiffs, check the box and attach another Form SC-120A.
  4. Proceed to section 2 to provide information about other defendants. Similar to plaintiffs, include their names, addresses, and phone numbers. If a defendant operates under a fictitious name, indicate this and attach Form SC-103 if necessary.
  5. Review sections 3 and 4 carefully. Acknowledge your understanding of appeal rights and limitations on filing claims within California.
  6. Finally, type or print your name, sign where indicated, and date the form to validate your submission.

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In small claims cases in which the claim does not exceeds $1,500, Small Claim Rule 8 allows a full-time employee who is not an attorney to represent a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or limited liability partnership on such a claim (a sole proprietorship or partnership may be
Small claims court is worth it when you know you are deterring someone from potentially harming others the same way they harmed you. You may also want to help others determine whether to do business with that person or corporation in the future, as court decisions are part of the public record.
If you want to file a lawsuit and your damages are less than $8,000, you may file a case in small claims court.
Small claims court handles disputes involving less than $10,000 in cash or property.
A claim cannot exceed $6,000 (not including any interest and 2. court costs claimed). The claim itself can be for at most $6,000, and counter- or cross-claims that may be filed can only be for $6,000 (each) or less.

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Cases can be filed electronically at .courts.in.gov\efile. $97.00 plus $10.00 per defendant after the first defendant if the case is paper/counter filing. Prejudgment service fee of summons by Sheriff is an additional $28.00. There is also a Post-judgment sheriffs fee of $28.00.

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