Letter ReceivedCal. Super. - 6th Dist.February 27, 2020<7U’DeV/0/ CPUT+I i. 77/5 fiz‘ofif was drefifeal-rv-Ofic H our ancss /o Qav‘w'on. ’ Kay (0043/70 Wax 7‘o/d flw'f toe Aéve flé Cord-«cff‘ '. mam fie dzwaw J. bur m 5le 4W W 4doc um eKFS ULJI-H1 . nod»,- w‘flq 05+ auv ?mSCI®\ bujiheSS- ?(Msa g/alivey 7%{56 7‘6 74x1 correq“ $26M, fikenor .. 776652- maf/ZI’J‘. m ,_ - gag i * ' *f Amazmg t -STARS-- * .- MONTESSORI, Anoma Smgh ‘ Executive Director 408.249.3809 Anorna@AmazingStarsMontessorixom 5041 Stefiens Creek Blvd. Santa Clara, CA 95051 i > SC-1oo Plaintiff‘s Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court Notice to the person being sued: You are the defendant ifyour name is listed in® on page 2 of this form. The person suing you is the plaintiff, listed in® on page 2. You and the piaintifi'must go to coun on the trial date listed below. lf y'ou . do not go to court, you may lose the case. If you lose, the court can order that your wages, money, or pmpeny be taken to pay this claim. Bring witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to prove your case. Read this form and all pages attached to understand the claim against you and to protect your rights. Aviso al Demandado: The peoplein® and ®must go to court: (Clerkfllls oursecn'on b?lowf Usted es el Demandado si su nombre figura en® de la pégina 2 de este formulario. La persona que lo demanda es e1 Demandante, la que figura en O) dc 1a pagina 2. Usted y el Demandante tienen que presenterse en la-corte en la fecha del juicio indicada a continuacién. Si no se presents, puede perder e] caso. Si pierde e] casd'la cgrte podria ordenar qug 1e quiten de su sueldo, dinero u otros bienes para pagan gste reclamo. Lleve testigos, recibos y‘bualquier otra prueba que necesite para probar su caso. Order to Go to Court Clerk stamps date hare when lam: Is filed. U (ENDORSEE FEB 2 7 2020 augeslggfiiigogfl$225;ng 05m fin! a RINHEIR'S Damn? Fa in dam! name and acme! address: ' . Superior Court of California. County bf Superior Court-CMI Diviséoa 191 N. First St. San Jose. CA 95113 CamMs in case number when foam is filed. Case Number: tfijo 5c 082765 Cass Name: - Lea este formulario y t_odas las pégims adjuntas para entender la demanda en su contra y para proteger sus derechos. ‘ Trial Date Name and address 0f court, if different from above. 142. 08/24/2020 '1 :QOPM 3. Date:m 21 2329 Clerk, by , Deputy Instructions for the person suing: You are the plaintifi‘. The person yen are suing is the defendant. +0. PINHEJRO Before you fill out this form, read form SC-lOO-INFO, Infamationfor the Piainlifl to know your rights. Get SC-lOO- INFO at any courthouse or county law library, or go to www.courts.ca.gov/gmallclgimgfirmx Fill but pages 2 and'3 of this form. Then make copies of all pages ofthis form. (Make one copy for each party nanied in this case and an extra copy for yourself.) Take or mail the original and these‘copies to the court clerk’s office and pay the filing fee. The clerk Will write the date of your trial in the box above. You must have someone at least lS-not you or anyone else listed in this case-give each defendant a coun-stamped ' copy of all five pages of this form and any pages this form tells you to attach. There are special rules for“serving,‘'ot delivering, ‘his form to public entities, associations, and some businesses. See forms 80-104, SC-104B and SC-104C. ° Go to court on your trial date listed above. Bring wimesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to prove your case. v JufidalCum oimm.mmsugw Revised January 1,2m MammyFm Coda dGMI Pmcedua, §§ 116.110alsn, “snow. “6.340(9) (Small Claims) Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court 80-100. Page 1 ofs -> Plaintiff (list names): I I Case Number: 130 SC 082765 ® The plaintiff (the person, business. or public entity that is suing) is: Name: SOKE-AI CHING Phone: 617-388-8927 Street address: 1700 CIVIC CENTERDR APT 605 SANTA CLARA CA 95050 sneer City State Zip Mailing address (ifdtferent): Street City State zap If more than one plaintiff, list next plaintiff here: Name: Phone: Street address: sane! City Stare zgo Mailing address (Ifdifikrem): Sims: City Stake Zip U Check here ifmore than two plainufls and altachfarm SC-100A. U Check here ifeirher plaintifl‘listed above is doing business under aficmiaus name. lfso. anachform SC-103. U Check here (fattyplainriflis a "licensee " 0r "deferreddeposit originator " (payday lender) under Financial Code sections 23000 e! seq. The defendant (the person, business, or public entity being sued) is: Name: MADANI MEHRAN Phone: Street address: 1700 CIVIC CENTER APT 705 SANTA CLARA CA 95050 Street City State le Mailing address (ifdifiereno; 15999 BOHLMAN ROAD SARATOGA CA 95070-6340 Street City State ' Zip If the defendant is a corporation, limited liability company, or public entity, list the persbn or agent authorized for service of process here: Name: Job title, ifknown: Address: Shae! City State Zip D Check here ifyour case is against more than one defendant, and allachform SC-IOOA. D Check here ifany defendant is on active military duty, and write his or her name here: ® The plaintiff claims the defendant owes $ 8,112.31 . (Explain below).- a. Why does the defendant owe the plaintiffmoney? Water from the defendant's standing shower leaked fiom 7th floor to 6th floor and damed the plaintiff's drywall and ceiling on the 6th floor. Mold formed in the bathroom. When did this happen? (Date): _ b. Ifno specific date, give :he time period: Date started: AUG 9 20l9 Through: SEPT 22 2019 c. How did you calculate the money owed to you? (D0 n0! include court costs arfeesfor service.) The money owed to me was calculated by summing up all the incurred expenses related to the repair ofwater leaked damages. This includes cost ofpetmit application to City for inspection ofdamages. E Check here ifyau needmore space. Attach one sheet ofpaper orform MC-03l and write "SC-I00, Item 3 " at the top. - MMWLM ‘ Plaintiffs Clalm and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court 5‘3"“: Page?“ (Small Claims) -) rat! sc 082765 Plaintiff (It‘s: names): A I §§me C o3 2 7 0' 5 You must ask the defendant (in person, in writing, or by phone) to pay you before you .sue. If your claim is for possession of property. you must ask the defendant to give you the property. Have you done this? E Yes E] No ‘ Ifno,explain why not: Why are you filing your claim at this courthouse? This courthouse covers the area (check the one Ihal applies): a. E (l) Where the defendant lives or does' business._ (4) Where a contmct (written 0r spoken) was made, (2) Where the plaintiff‘s property was damaged. signed, performed, or broken by the defendant or (3) Where the plaintiff was injured. where the defendant lived or did business when the defendant made the contract. b. D Where the buyer or lessee signed the contract, lives now, or lived when the contract was made, if this claim, is about an offer or contract for personal, family, or household goods, services,~or loans. (Code Civ. Prac.. § 395w.) c. D Where the buyer signed the contract, lives now, or lived when the contract was made, if this claim is abom a retail installment contract (like a credit card). (Civ Code} § 1812. 10.) d. D Where the buyer signed the contract, lives now, or lived when the contract was made, or where the vehicle is permanently garaged, if this claim is about a vehicle finance sale. (Civ Code, § 2984. 4.) D Other (Specify: ® List the zip coda of the place checked in ©above (zyyo'u know).- 95050 ® Is your claim about an attorney-client fee dispute? E] Yes E No Ifyes. and {Tyou have had arbitration. fill outform SC-JOI. attach it to thisform. and check here: D o Are you suing a public entity? D Yes E No Ifyes. you mustfile a written claim with the emilyfirsl. D A claim was filed on (dare): Ifrhepublic entity denies your claim or does no! answer within the lime allowed by law. you canfile thisfarm. Have you filed more than 12 other small claims within the last 12 months In California? D Yes E No Ifyes, thefilingfeefor this case will be higher. Q ls your claim for more than $2,500? E Yes D N0 Ifyes, I have norfiled, and understand (hat 1 cannotfile, more than two small claims casesfor more than $2,500 in California during this calendar year. l understand that by filing a claim In small clalms court, l have no right to appeal this claim. I declare, under penalty ofpexjury under California State law, that the information above and on any attachments to this form is true and correct. n Date: SOKE-AI CHING Feb 11 793° } 9"“) Plainlifi’wpes orprints name here Plainlm'signs here . Date: Secondplaimifi'lypes orprints name here Secondplainliflsigns here Requests for Accommodations Assistive listening systems, computer-assisted :eal-time captioning, or sign language interpreter services are available ifyou ask at least five days before the trial. Contac! the clerk’s office for form MC-4l0, Requesrfar Accommodations by Persons With Disabilities and Response. (Civ. Code. § 54.8.) WMW‘“ Plaintiffs Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court 8°40"- Pase 3 0'5 (Small claims) 9 sc-mo hem} n30 sc 082765 Summam Permit 163.22 Mold Investigate 273.00 Mold Cleaning 1,985.00 To re-hang two bathroom pictures 9.76 Contractor 3,900.00. Air Cleaning 1,781.33 Total 8,112.31 _._--- "Small claims court" is a special coud where claims for 510.000 or less are decided. Individuals. induding 'natural .persons' and sole proprietors. may claim up to 510.000. Corporations, partnerships. public entities. and other businesses are limited to claims of $5.000. (See below for excepuons.‘) The process is quick and-cheap. The rules are simple and informal. You are the defendant-the person being sued. The person who is suing you is the plainlifi. D0 | need a lawyer? You may talk to a lawyer before or after lhe case. But you mayno! have a Iawyer represent yeu in court (unless this is an appeal from a small claims case), How do I get ready for court? You don't have to file any papers before your trial. unless you think this is the wrong court for your ease, But bring to your trial any witnesses. receipts. and evidence that supports your case. And read 'Be Prepared for Your Trial' at www.courts.ca.g'av/smal!claims/prepare. What if l need an accommodation? 1f you have a dlsabliity or are hearing impaired. fill out form MC-410, Request for Accommodations. Give the form to your court clerk or the ADA] Access Coordinator. What lfl don't speak English we"? Ask the wan clerk as soon as possibie for a oourt-pmwded interpreter. You may use form lNT-SOO or local court form to request an interpreter. If a court interpreter is not available at the time of yOur trial. it may be necessary to reschedule your trial. You cannot bring your own interpreter for the trial unless the interpreter has been approved by lhe court as a cedified. registered.-or provisionally qualified interpreter. (See Cal. Rules of Court, rule 2.893. and form INT-1 40.) Where can l get the court forms I need? Go to any ‘ courthouse or your county law library. or print forms at www. courts.ca.gov/smallclaims/fonns. What happens at the trial? The judge wail iisten to both sides. The judge may make a dedsion at your trial or mail the decision to you tater. What If Ihlose the case?“ you lose. you may appeal. You'll have to pay a fee. (Plaintiffs cannot appeal their own claims.) . If you were at me tn‘al. file form SC-140. Notice oprpeal. You must file within 30 days after lhe clerk hands or mails you the judge's decision (judgment) on form 80-200 or form 80430. Notice of Entry ofJudgment. . If you were not at the trial fili out and file form SC-1 35 Notice of Motion to Vacate Judgment and Declaration, to ask the judge to wanes! lhe judgment (decision). If the fudge does not give you a new trial. you have 1D days to appeal the decision. File form SC-1 40. For more information on appeals. see www.courts ca.gov/ smallclaims/appeals Do I have options? Yes. If you are-beingsued. you can: ' Settle your case before the trial. If you and the plaintiff agree on how to settle the wse, the p¥aintiff must file form ClV-1 10. Request for Dismissal. with the clerk. Ask the Small Claims Adviser for help. Information for the defendant-(the person being sued) ‘ Prove this Is the wrong court. Send a iauer to the court before your trial explaining wfiy you think this'Is lhe wrong court Ask the court t9 dismiss; the daim. You must serve (give) a mpy of your letter (by man 0r in person) lo all parties. (Your letter lo lhe coun must say you have done so.) - Go to the trial and try to win your casg. Bung wilnwses. receipts. and any evidence you need to prove your case. To have the court order a witness lo go to lhe trial, fill om form 80-107 (Small Claims Subpoena) and have it served on the witness“ - Sue the person who Is suing you. If you have a claim against the plaintiff. and the claim is appropriate for small daims court as described on this form. you may file Defendant's Claim (form 80-120) and bring the claim'm this action. If your glaim'ls for more than allowed in small claims court. you may still file it in small claims court if you give up the amount over the small claims value amount. or you may file a claim for the full value of the claim En the appropriate court. If your claim is for more than allowed in small claims court andrelates to the same contract. transaction, matter. or event that'Is the subject of the plaintiffs daim. you may file your claim'In the appropriate court and file a mohen lo tranSfer lhe plaintiffs s claim to that court to resolve both matters together. You can see a description of the amounts aflowed in lhe paragraph above titled “Small Claims Court." - Agree with the plaintiff‘s clalm and pay the money. Or, if you can't pay the money now, go to your trial and say you want to make payments. ' Let the case "default." If you don't sews and do not go to the trial (default). the judge may give the plaintiff what he or she is asking for plus court costs. If this happens. the plaintiff can legally take your money. wages. and propeny to pay the judgment. What {fl need more time? You can change the trial dale if: You cannot go to ceun on the scheduled daie (you will have to pay a fee to postpone the tn'al). or You did not get sewed (receivevthis order to go to court) at least 15 days before the trial (or 20 days if you live outside the county). or You need more time t9 get an interpreter One postponement is allowed. and you will not have to pay a fee to delay the trial Ask the Smail Claims Clerk about lhe rules and fees for postponing a trial. Or fill out form SC-1 50 (or write a letter) and mail it to the court and to all other people listed on your court papers before the deadline. Enclose a cheek for your court fees, ‘ unless a fee waiver was granted. Need help? Your county's Small Claims Advisor man help for free. [7408)882-2100 (select option #2 t'nen #6) j L- Hours: 2:30 P1 I - 4:00 PM. Mon- Fri Or go to www.courfs.ca.gov/smallclaims/advison ‘ Exceptions: Different. limits apply in an action against a defendant who is a guarantor. (See Code Civ. Proc.. § 116.220(c).) $691 00. Page 4 of 5 .9 Rav'aed Jamar; I. Em Plaintiff’s Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court (Small Claims) La “Code de reclaims menores" es una cone especial donde se dedden msos por S! 0.000 o menos. Los individuos. o sea las ‘personas fislws‘ y los pmpietarios por cuenta p ropia. puedan redamar hasta 510.000. Las corporaciones. asocla ciones. entidades pfibh‘ws y oiras empresés 9010 Dueden redamar hasta $5.000. (Vea abaio para las excepdones.‘) El procesoa répido y barato. Las raglas son sencmas e infocmales. Usied es e! Dél ‘fiafidado-ia persona que se asta‘ demandando. La persona que to esté demandando es el Demandante. eNecesito un abogado? Puede hablar con un abog ado antes o después del mso. Pero-no puede tener a un abogado q ue lo rep'r‘esente ante la cone (a menos qua se crate de una apelaci én de un case de reclamos memes). ¢Cémo me prepare para Ir a 'la cone? No tiene due prese nar ningunas papela antes del juicio. a menus qua piense qua ésla a Ia cone equivocada para su caso. Pero lleve a] juido cualqular lesfigos. redbos y pruebas que apoyan su case. Y lea ‘Esté preparado para su Iuicio' en mw.oouns.-.govlredanmsmenoreslprepame. LQué hago s! necesno una adaptaclén? Si tiene una dismpacidad o Hana impedimentos de audiclén. Ilene e! formul ar‘io MG-410. Request for Accomdations. Entregua el formulaic al secrelado de la cone o al Coordinadorde AccesolADA de su cone. (,Qué pasa‘ st flo hablo hlen inglés? Solicits u n intérprete al secretario d9 la cone lo més pronto posible Puede usar el f ormulario INT-aoo o un formulario de su c‘oflé heal. Si no esta' disponmle un inte'rprete de Ia cone para su iuicio. es posible que se lenga que cambiar la fecha'de su :ulcio. No puede llevar su prépio lnte'rprete para el lulcio a menus que el intérprete' hays side apmbad o por la cone come un intérprete certificado. registrado. o pmvlsi onalmente, calificado. (Vea la regta 2.893 de las Raglas de la-Co rte de California. y el formulario |NT«140.) . LDénde pu’édé obtener los formularios de la corte que necesito? Vaya a cualquier edifido de la aorta. la biblioteca leg al de su condado. o imprima los formularios en Www.douns.ca.govl sma lldaimslforms (pa‘gina esté en lnglés). ¢Qué pasa en el julclo? El juaz escucharé a amba s panes. E‘l iuez pued'e lomar su decisién duranta 1a audiencia o envia‘rsela par oorreo después. ¢Qué pasa Si pierdo el caso? Si pierda, puede a pelar. Tendré que pager una ouota. (El Demandante no puede apelar su propla reclamo.) . Si estuvo presents en e! Juido, Ilene el form uiarlo SC-1 40. Aviso de apelaa‘én (Notice of Appeal). Tiene que presentatlo dentm de 3O dias después de que e! seetetario le enuegue o envie la decisidn (fallo) dal juez en e! fonnulario 30-200 o SC~1 30. Aviso de publicacldn del fella {Notice of Entry of Judgme nt). Si no estuvo en el iuicio, Ilene y presente e! formular io SC-1 35, Aviso da peticia’n para anular e! fallo y Declaracldn para pedirle al juéz que anule e! fano (decisién). Si {a cone no le oturga un nuevo juicio, liene 1o dias para apelar la decisién. Presente e! fetmulario S0140. Para obzener ma's informacién sabre !as apela dones. vea www. counscagov/redamosmenorxlapelaciaaes. ¢Tengo htras opciones? Si. Si lo eStén demandan do. puede: . Resolver su case antes del juicio. Si usted y el Demandante‘se ponen de acuerdo en oémo resolver el case. d Demandante tiene que presantar el formulario ClV-1 10. Soficitud‘d e desestimacidn (Request for Dismissal) ante e! seaelarl o de la cone. Pidale a! Asesor de Reclamos Menores que lo ayude. lnformacién para el demandado (la persona demandada) . Probar qua es Ia cone equivocada. Envie una carta a la cone antes del juido explicando par qué cree que es la cone equivocada. Pidale a Ia code que despida el redamofiene que enlregar (dar) una copia da su mna (por oorreo o en persona) a todas Ias panes. (Su carta a la cone liene que decir que hizo la enh‘ega.) . lr al julcio y tratar de ganar el casoa Ueve testégos. redbos y walquier pmeba que necesite para pmbar su case. Si desea que la cone emita una arden de comparecencia para que los testigos vayan a_l juicio. Ilene e1 formulario SC-1 07, Citaton'o d5 recl amos menores (Small Claims Subpoena) y entrégueselo legalmenta al tesflgo. _ . Demandar a la persona que Io demandé. Si liene un redamo contra e! Demandanke. y el tadamo se puede presenlar en la cone de reclaims menores. tal coma se describe en este fonnulario. puede presentar el formulario 80-1 20. Reclamo del demandado (Defendant's Claim) y presentarlo en este mismo case. Si su reclamo excede el limite permtu'do en [a cone de reclamos menores. puede lgualmente presentarlo en la cone de redamos menores st‘ esta’ dispuesta a fimitar su reclamo a! maxim permifldo. o puede presenmr ua reclamo par el monm total en la cone aprapiada. Si su redamo exoede e! ltmile permmdo en la aorta de rectamos menores y ecu! relacionado con e1 mlsmo comra‘zé. uansacclén. asunto o aconzeclmiento que el reclamo de) Demandanze, puede presenter Su reclamo en la cart s apropiada y presenbr una modén para Uansféfif é! reelama del Demandante a dicha cone. para 'poder resolvet ios dos redamos juntos. Puede vet una descripcién de lbs montos pennitldas en e! pérrafo anterior flmlado 'Cone de reclamos menores'. . Aeptar cl reclamo dal Demandante y pagar el dinero. O, si no puede pager en ese momenta, vaya a! juicio y dlga que quiere hacerlos pagos. . No ir ai juicio y aceplar el {alto por falta dé éor‘rma'recerlc la. Si no nega a un awerdo con el Demanqante y no va a1 juicio (fauo por fafla de oomparecencia). el juez le puede ozorgar al Demandante lo que esié redamando mas los castes de la cone. En ese asn. e! 'Demandante legalmenta puede tomar su dinero. su suelda o sus bienes para cobrar e! Fella. Laue: hago sf necesito ma's tiempo? Puede cambiar Ia fecha del juicia si: ’ - Na puede ir a la corte en b fecha programada (tendra que pagar una cuo‘ta para aplazar e1 juicio). o - No le_enu'egaron los documentos legalmente (no reclbié Ia orden para ir a ta code) nor lo memos 15 dias antes del juido (6 20 dias s! vive fuera dd condado), o - Necesita mas tiempo para oonseguir intérprate. (Se permits un solo aplazamiento sin tenet que pagar meta para aplazar el iuicio) Pregfinlele a! secretario de rectamos mores sabre las reglas y las motes para aplazar un juicio. 0 Ilene e1 formuIario 50-150 (o ficfiba una mrta) y anvieio antes del plaza a 1a cone y a mdas las otr as personas que figuran en sus papeles de Ia cone. Adjunte un cheque para pagar los castes de lacuna.- a menus que le hayan dado una exencién. ¢Neceslta ayuda? El Asesor de Redamos Menores de su condado la puede ayudar sin cargo. r-(ZLOS)882-2100 (select option'#2, then #5) I-l L Hours: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM. Mon - Fri J ‘Excepdms:mflammmesenunmmnmunwmm(VudWammm llama” Ravked-Jamaytlm Reclamo del Demandante y ORDEN 0 vlsite www.cowtacagovfreclamasmenoreslasesorm SC-1 00, Page 5 of 5 Para Ir a la Code de Reclamos Menores (Reciamos Menoras) J .1 fiupezior ¢ourt of Ealitumia _ I ATTACHMENT sc-soos Emmy of 5am (”Jam Downtown Courthouse l9] North First Street ' San José,Caiifomia 95113 NOTICE TO SMALL CLAIMS LITIGANTS The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara- Small Claims Division encourages alternative dispute resolution (mediation) to resolve cases where the parties agree to participate voluntarily. WHAT IS MEDIATION? _ Mediation is a voluntary process for resolving disputes with the help of a neutral third party. called a mediator. Mediation allows you and the other party to reach a mutually acceptable settlement of the cases instead of having to appear in court to have a judge impose a- decision on you. Mediation proceedings are confidential and conducted In private. The mediator will not provide legal advice evaluate your case. or make any decision or judgment for you. However. the mediator will help you and the other party focus on reaching an agreement that'Is acceptable to all parties involved In the dispute. The mediator will draft a written agreement. WHEN CAN IGO TO MEDIATION? You may participate in mediation before your court appearance date regardless of where the case was filed. If you choose mediation you are encouraged to contact the following agencies as soon as possible to schedule the mediation or to ask any questions that you may have. SMALL CLAIMS DISPUTES _ SANTA CLARA COUNTY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROGRAM SERVICES at (408) 792-2327 or email ogencase@ghr.sccgov.org or visit www.sccdmsnrg HOUSING & NEIGHBORHOOD DISPUTES SANTA CLARA COUNTY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROGRAM SERVICES Community Disputes at (408) 792-2327 or email opencase@ohr.scogov.org or visit wwsccdrgaorg OR PROJECT SENTINEL Gilroy, Palo Alto. Mountain View, and Sunnyvale at (408) 720-9888 The staff at the offices listed above will discuss the mediation process with you. They can provide a wide v_ariety of conflict resolution services. HOW DOES MEDIATION WORK? Both the plaintiff and the defendant must agree to participate in the process. A mediator from the program win meet with you and the other party in your case. You may wish to call the dispute resolution program office ahead of time to try to resolve your Small Claims case before the hearing date. If your case is resolved through mediation, you and the other party will sign a document that outlines what you both have agreed to do. If you are not able to resolve your case through mediation. you will go to court and a judicial officer will hear your case. Mediation will not delay your opportunity for a court hearing. The Court. of course, hopes that the mediation will resolve the dispute and eliminate the nee'd for court action. sc-aoos Rsvouoms NOTICE TO SMALL CLAIMS LITIGANTS P3991 M2 9.45mi)” ' éupgriurccourt of California I I ATTACHMENT sc-sozo flaunt? of éanta @[ara Downtown Courthouse 191 North First Street San José.Califomia 95113 REQUEST T0 PARTICIPATE IN ON-LINE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ODR) FOR' SMALL CLAIMS LITIGANTS The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara - Small Claims Division. encourages parties to use ODR to resolve monetary disputes where all parties agree to participate voluntarily. at son-ine dis t re o 7 ODR is a voluntary process for resolving disputes. Disputes may be resolved between the parties opwith the help of a neutral third party. called a mediator. ODR allows you and the other party to reach a mutually acceptable settlement of the cases without having to appear in court to have a judge impose a decision on you. .' I- IOW‘er a'elr t_. Ol‘l’le OWibuget- -. ' mediator will not provide legal advice, evaluate your case, or make any decision or judgment for you. However. the mediator will help you and the other party focus ‘on reaching an agreement that i5 acceptable to all parties involved in lhe' dispute. If you reach a settlement agreement an agreement win be created and filed automatically with the Court, eliminating the necessity of. you having. to appear in Court. ng do l sign ug for ODR? You may participate in ODR before your court appearance date by providing your email address to the court at least 20 days before your scheduled hearing. When the court receives bOth parties' email addresses. your case will automatically be forwarded to the ODR program. Once the plaintiff initiates the process. the defendant will have the opportunity to opt in and the ODR process .can begin. Please add the ODR program email address ”no-reply@uat-scscourt.modria.com" to your contacts to ensure your Invitation does not go to your spam or junk folder. HOfl TO Efigylgg IQUR EMAIL ADDRE§S IO_TflE COURT To request ODR please go to httg:[lwwwscscourt.org[self helglsmall claimsfsmafl claims ODR.shtml to compiete your request form. Please Note: In order to participate in the ODR program the Court must receive your emafl address at least 20 days before your scheduled hearing. I o oreino tinlase h :llnwwscscourtorz’sel he! Ismal clai "s 1| [aims hel .shtml hggzllwwscscourtoglself helglself helg videos.shtml. 9; Go to www.scscourt.org Click on 'Self-Help' near_ the top of the page, Click on 'Small Claims", then - Click on 'Self-Hezp \fideos‘ link in the top, middle section of the page) 304030 REV ‘2“3’2919 REQUEST TO PARTICIPATE IN ON-LINE Pagel on DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ODR) FOR SMALLm Aline I rrlnnu-re éupetiur mutt of Eatifotm'a . . ATTACHMENT $C-8006 Eountp nt éanta aura WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF MEDIATION? One of the advantages of mediation, compared Mt h a trial, ls that it allows the patties more time to present their issue‘s and it allows options an d resolutions to be discussed candidly and privat ely. As a result. the parties to a dispute can be in mo re control of the resolution than when a judge is involved. Mediation proceedings are confidential and conducted in private. Mediations can be conv eniently scheduled at any time during the day, some eariy ev enings. and on limited weekends. For more information on how mediation can help your case, pIease go to; c httpzllwwwscscourhoglself helg/self help videos.shtml OR GO t0W Click 'on "SeIf-Heip' near the top of the page, Click on “Small Claims". then Click on "Self-Heip Videos" link in the tap, mi ddle section of the page sc-aooe REVomma NOTICE TO SMALL C LAIMS LITIGANTS Pagez or 2
