Plaintiff s Claim 5001 to 10000Cal. Super. - 6th Dist.March 4, 2020Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court Clerk stamps date here when form is fiied. Notice to the person being sued: You are the defendant if your name is listed in Q2 on page 2 of this form. The person suing you is the plaintiff, listed in Q1 on page 2. You and the plaintiff must go to court on the trial date listed below. If you do not go to court, you may lose the case. If you lose, the court can order that your wages, money, or property 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: Usted es el Demandado si su nombre figura en Q2 de la pagina 2 de este formulario. La persona que lo demanda es el Demandante, la que figura en Q1 de la pagina 2. Usted y el Demandante tienen que presentarse en la corte en la fecha del juicio indicada a continuacion. Si no se presenta, puede perder el caso. Si pierde el caso la corte podria ordenar que le quiten de su sueldo, dinero u otros bienes para pagar este reclamo. Lieve testigos, recibos y cualquier otra prueba que necesite para probar su Fill in court name and street address: Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara Court fills in case number when form is filed. Case Number: Case Name: Martinez v Huang caso. Lea este formulario y todas las paginas adjuntas para entender la demanda en su contra y para proteger sus derechos. Order to Go to Court The people in Q1 and Q2 must go to court: (Clerkfills out section belo)v.) Trial W Date Date 1. 2. 3. Ti Inc Department Name and address of court, if different from above Date: Clerk. by , Deputy Instructions for the person suing: ~ You are the plaintiff. The person you are suing is the defendant. ~ Before you fill out this form, read form SC-IOO-INFO, Informationfor the Plaintiff, to know your rights. Get SC-100- INFO at any courthouse or county law library, or go to yvw)v.courts.ca.govlsinallclaimslforms. ~ Fill out pages 2 and 3 of this form. Then make copies of all pages of this form. (Make one copy for each party named 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 18-not you or anyone else listed in this case-give each defendant a court-stamped copy of all five pages of this form and any pages this form tells you to attach. There are special rules for "serving," or delivering, this form to public entities, associations, and some businesses. See forms SC-104, SC-104B, and SC-104C. ~ Go to court on your trial date listed above. Bring witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to prove your case. Judiaal Counal of California, www cour(sea.gov Revised January 1, 2020. Mandatory Form Code of Civil Procedure, tig 116 110 et seq., 116.220(c), 116.340(g) Plaintiffs Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court (Small Claims) SC-100, Page 1 of 5 Electronically Filed by Superior Court of CA, County of Santa Clara, on 3/4/2020 1:25 PM Reviewed By: D. Pinheiro Case #20SC082837 Envelope: 4120244 20SC082837 Santa Clara - Civil 20SC082837 3/4/2020 D. Pinheiro 04/15/20 1:00 pm 14 Plaintiff (list names): Andrew Martinez Case Number: Qf The plaintiff (the person, business, or public entity that is suing) is: Name: Andrew Martinez Phone: 818-285-0222 Street address: 6800 Owensmouth Ave Suite 410 Canoga Park CA 91303 Street City State Zip Mailing address (ifdiffe& e&zt): Street If more than one plaintiff, list next plaintiff here: Name: Street address: Street Mailing address (ifdifferent): City City Phone: State Zip State Zip State ZipStreet City Check here ifmore than two plai&&tiffs and attach form SC-IOOA. Clzeck here ifeither plai&ztiff listed above is doing business under afictitious name. Ifso, attach form SC-I 03. Check here ifany plaintiffis a "lice&zsee" or "defe» ed deposit originator" (payday lender) under Financial Code sections 23000 et seq. 2 The defendant (the person, business, or public entity being sued) is: Name: Song Huang Phone: Street address: 3508 Pleasant Knoll Dr San Jose CA 95148 Street City State Zip Mailing address (ifdifferent): Street City State Zip If the defendant is a corporation, limited liability company, or public entity, list the person or agent authorized for service of process here: Name: Address: Street Job title, if known: City State Zip Check here ifyou& case is against more titan one defendant, and attach form SC-IOOA. Check here ifany defendant is on active military duty, a&zd w&i le his or lzer na&ne Izere: Qs The plaintiff claims the defendant owes $ 10,000 . (Erplain below): a. Why does the defendant owe the plaintiff money? Due to this auto v auto accident. When did this happen? (Dale): 1/8/2019 b. If no specific date, give the time period: Date started: Through: c. How did you calculate the money ov ed to you? (Do not include court costs o& fees for service) Medical bills, pain and suffering and any damages proven at the time of trial, (excluding property damage). Clzeck here ifyou need nzo& e space. Attach one sheet ofpaper o& form MC03I and write "SC /00, Item 3" at the lop. Revised January 1, 2020 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court (Small Claims) SC-100, Page 2 of 5 20SC082837 Plaintif1 (list nanies): Andrew Martinez Case Number: O4 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? x Yes No If no, explain why not: 5 Why are you filing your claim at this courthouse? This courthouse covers the area (check the one that applies): a. x (I) Where the defendant lives or does business. (4) Where a contract (written or 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. 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. Proc., $ 395(b).) c. Where the buyer signed the contract, lives now, or lived when the contract was made, if this claim is about a retail installment contract (like a credit card). (Civ Code, ( I8I2. IO) 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. (Ci v Code, f 2984.4.) e. Other (specify): 6 List the zip code of the place checked in Q5 above (ifyou know): 95148 O7 Is your claim about an attorney-client fee dispute? Yes x No If'yes, and ifyou have had arbitration, fill outform SC-IOI, attach it to tliis form, and check here: 8 Are you suing a public entity? Yes x No Ifyes, you must file a it'ritten claim with the entityfirst. A claim was filed on (date): If tlie public entity denies yoin claim or does not answer ii ithin the tinie allowed by law, you can file this form. 9 Have you filed more than 12 other small claims within the last 12 months in California? Yes x No Ifyes, thefilingfeefor this case will be I?igher. Otc is your claim for more than $2,500? x Yes No Ifyes, I have not filed, and understand that I cannotfile, more than ttt o small claiins cases for move than $2,500 in California during this calendar year. O11 I understand that by filing a claim in small claims court, I have no right to appeal this claim. I declare, under penalty of perjury under California State law, that the information above and on any attachments to this form is true and correct. Date: 3/4/2020 Andrew Martinez Date: Plaintiff types or pri nts name here Plaintiffsigns here Secondplaintifftypes or prints name here Secondplaintiffsigns here Requests for Accommodations Assistive listening systems, computer-assisted real-time captioning, or sign language interpreter services are available if you ask at least five days before the trial. Contact the clerk's office for form MC-410, Refluest for Accommodations by Persons With Disabilities and Response. (Civ. Code, p 54.8) Revised January 1, 2020 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court (Small Claims) SC-100, Page 3 of 5 20SC082837 ~ C- I I ~ Information for the defendant (the person being sued) "Small claims court" is a special court where claims for $ 10,000 or less are decided. Individuals, including "natural persons" and sole proprietors, may claim up to $ 10,000. Corporations, partnerships, public entities, and other businesses are limited to claims of $5,000. (See below for exceptions.*) 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 plaintiff. Do I need a lawyer? You may talk to a lawyer before or after the case. But you may not have a lawyer represent you 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 case. 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.gov/smallclaims/prepare. What if I need an accommodation? If you have a disability 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 if I don't speak English well? Ask the court clerk as soon as possible for a court-provided interpreter. You may use form INT-300 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 the court as a certified, registered, or provisionally qualified interpreter. (See Cal. Rules of Court, rule 2.893, and form INT-140.) Where can I get the court forms I need? Go to any courthouse or your county law library, or print forms at www. courts. ca. gov/smallclaims/forms. What happens at the trial? The judge will listen to both sides. The judge may make a decision at your trial or mail the decision to you later. What if I lose the case? If you lose, you may appeal. You'l have to pay a fee. (Plaintiffs cannot appeal their own claims.) . If you were at the trial, file form SC-140, Notice of Appeal. You must file within 30 days after the clerk hands or mails you the judge's decision (judgment) on form SC-200 or form SC-130, Notice of Entry of Judgment. ~ If you were not at the trial, fill out and file form SC-135, Notice of Motion to Vacate Judgment and Declaration, to ask the judge to cancel the judgment (decision). If the judge does not give you a new trial, you have 10 days to appeal the decision. File form SC-140. For more information on appeals, see www.courts.ca.gov/ smallclaims/appeals. Do I have options? Yes. If you are being sued, you can: 'ettle your case before the trial. Ifyou and the plaintiff agree on how to settle the case, the plaintiff must file form CIV-110, Request for Dismissal, with the clerk. Ask the Small Claims Advisor for help. * Exceptions: Different limits apply in an action against a defendant 'rove this is the wrong court. Send a letter to the court before your trial explaining why you think this is the wrong court. Ask the court to dismiss the claim. You must serve (give) a copy of your letter (by mail or in person) to all parties. (Your letter to the court must say you have done so.) ~ Go to the trial and try to win your case. Bring witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to prove your case. To have the court order a witness to go to the trial, fill out form SC-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 claims court as described on this form, you may file Defendant's Claim (form SC-120) and bring the claim in this action. If your claim is 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 in the appropriate court. If your claim is for more than allowed in small claims court and relates to the same contract, transaction, matter, or event that is the subject of the plaintiffs claim, you may file your claim in the appropriate court and file a motion to transfer the plaintiffs 's claim to that court to resolve both matters together. You can see a description of the amounts allowed in the paragraph above titled "Small Claims Court." ~ Agree with the plaintiff's claim 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 settle 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 property to pay the judgment. What if I need more time? You can change the trial date if: You cannot go to court on the scheduled date (you will have to . pay a fee to postpone the trial), or You did not get served (receive this 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 to get an interpreter. One postponement is allowed, and you will not have to pay a fee to delay the trial. Ask the Small Claims Clerk about the rules and fees for postponing a trial. Or fill out form SC-150 (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 check for your court fees, unless a fee waiver was granted. Need help? ~ Your county's Small Claims Advisor can help for free Or go to www.courts.ca,gov/smallclaims/advisor. who is a guarantor. (See Code Civ. Proc., g 116.220(c).) Revraed January 1, 2020 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court (Small Claims) SC-100, Page 4 of 5 C- I I ~ Informacion para el demandado (la persona demandada) La "Corte de reclamos menores" es una corte especial donde se deciden casos por $ 10,000 o menos. Los individuos, o sea las "personas fisicas" y los propietarios por cuenta propia, pueden reclamar hasta $ 10,000. Las corporaciones, asociaciones, entidades publicas y otras empresas solo pueden reclamar hasta $5,000. (Vea abajo para las excepciones.*) El proceso es rlpido y barato. Las reglas son sencillas e informales. Usted es el Demandado-la persona que se esta demandando. La persona que lo esta demandando es el Demandante. CNecesito un abogado? Puede hablar con un abogado antes o despues del caso. Pero no puede tener a un abogado que lo represente ante la corte (a menos que se trate de una apelacion de un caso de reclamos menores). ?.Corno me preparo para ir a la corte? No tiene que presentar ningunos papeles antes del juicio, a menos que piense que esta es la corte equivocada para su caso. Pero lieve al juicio cualquier testigos, recibos y pruebas que apoyan su caso. Y lea "Este preparado para su juicio" en www.courts.ca.gov/reclamosmenores/preparese. t,Que hago si necesito una adaptacion? Si tiene una discapacidad o tiene impedimentos de audicion, llene el formulario MC-410, Request for Accomodations. Entregue el formulario al secretario de la corte o al Coordinador de Acceso/ADA de su corte. CQue pasa si no hablo bien ingles? Solicite un interprete al secretario de la corte lo mas pronto posible. Puede usar el formulario INT-300 o un formulario de su corte local. Si no esta disponible un interprete de la carte para su juicio, es posible que se tenga que cambiar la fecha de su juicio. No puede llevar su propio interprete para el juicio a menos que el interprete haya sido aprobado por la corte corno un interprete certificado, registrado, o provisionalmente calificado. (Vea la regia 2.893 de las Reglas de la Corte de California, y el formulario INT-140.) CDonde puedo obtener los formularios de la corte que necesito? Vaya a cualquier edificio de la corte, la biblioteca legal de su condado, o imprima los formularios en www.courts.ca.gov/ smallclaims/forms (pagina esta en ingles). CQue pasa en el juicio? El juez escuchara a ambas partes. El juez puede tomar su decision durante la audiencia o enviarsela por correo despues. gQue pasa si pierdo el caso? Si pierde, puede apelar. Tendra que pagar una cuota. (El Demandante no puede apelar su propio reclamo.) Si estuvo presente en el juicio, llene el formulario SC-140, Aviso de apelacion (Notice of Appeal). Tiene que presentarlo dentro de 30 dias despues de que el secretario le entregue o envie la decision (fallo) del juez en el formulario SC-200 o SC-130, Aviso de publicacion del fallo (Notice of Entry of Judgment). . Si no estuvo en el juicio, llene y presente el formulario SC-135, Aviso de peticion para anu/ar el fallo y Dec/aracion para pedirle al juez que anule el fallo (decision). Si la corte no le otorga un nuevo juicio, tiene 10 dias para apelar la decision. Presente el formulario SC-140. Para obtener mas informacion sobre las apelaciones, vea www. courts. ca. gov/reclamosmenores/ape/aciones. gTengo otras opciones? Si. Si lo estan demandando, puede: . Resolver su caso antes del juicio. Si usted y el Demandante se ponen de acuerdo en corno resolver el caso, el Demandante tiene que presentar el formulario CIV-110, Solicitud de desestimacion (Request for Dismissal) ante el secretario de la corte Pidale al Asesor de Reclamos Menores que lo ayude. Probar que es la corte equivocada. Envie una carta a la corte antes del juicio explicando por que cree que es la corte equivocada. Pidale a la corte que despida el reclamo.Tiene que entregar (dar) una copia de su carta (por correo o en persona) a todas las partes. (Su carta a la corte tiene que decir que hizo la entrega.) Ir al juicio y tratar de ganar el caso. Lieve testigos, recibos y cualquier prueba que necesite para probar su caso. Si desea que la corte emita una orden de comparecencia para que los testigos vayan al juicio, llene el formulario SC-107, Citatorio de rec/amos menores (Small Claims Subpoena) y entregueselo legalmente al testigo. Demandar a la persona que lo demando. Si tiene un reclamo contra el Demandante, y el reclamo se puede presentar en la corte de reclamos menores, tal coma se describe en este formulario, puede presentar el formulario SC-120, Rec/amo del demandado (Defendant's Claim) y presentarlo en este mismo caso. Si su reclamo excede el limite permitido en la corte de reclamos menores, puede igualmente presentarlo en la corte de reclamos menores si esta dispuesto a limitar su reclamo al maximo permitido, o puede presentar un reclamo por el monto total en la corte apropiada. Si su reclamo excede el limite permitido en la corte de reclamos menores y esta relacionado con el mismo contrato, transaccion, asunto o acontecimiento que el reclamo del Demandante, puede presentar su reclamo en la corte apropiada y presentar una mocion para transferir el reclamo del Demandante a dicha corte, para poder resolver los dos reclamos juntos. Puede ver una descripcion de los montos permitidos en el parrafo anterior titulado "Corte de reclamos menores". Aeptar el reclamo del Demandante y pagar el dinero. 0, si no puede pagar en ese momento, vaya al juicio y diga que quiere hacerlos pagos. No ir al juicio y aceptar el fallo por falta de comparecencia. Si no llega a un acuerdo con el Demandante y no va al juicio (fallo por falta de comparecencia), el juez le puede otorgar al Demandante lo que esta reclamando mas los costos de la corte. En ese caso, el Demandante legalmente puede tomar su dinero, su sueldo o sus bienes para cobrar el fallo. CQue hago si necesito mas tiempo? Puede cambiar la fecha del Iuicio SI: ~ No puede ir a la corte en la fecha programada (tendra que pagar una cuota para aplazar el juicio), o ~ No le entregaron los documentos legalmente (no recibib la orden para ir a la corte) por lo menos 15 dias antes del juicio (o 20 dias si vive fuera del condado), o ~ Necesita mas tiempo para conseguir interprete. (Se permite un solo aplazamiento sin tener que pagar cuota para aplazar el juicio). Preguntele al secretario de reclamos menores sobre las reglas y las cuotas para aplazar un juicio. 0 llene el formulario SC-150 (o escriba una carta) y envielo antes del plazo a la corte y a todas las otras personas que figuran en sus papeles de la corte. Adjunte un cheque para pagar los costos de la corte, a menos que le hayan dado una exencion. O CNecesita ayuda? El Asesor de Reclamos Menores de sucondado le puede ayudar sin cargo. 0 visite www. courts. Ca. gov/rec/amosmenores/asesores. 'xcepciones: Extsten diferentes limites en un reclame contra un garante. (Vea el Cddigo de Procedtmtento Civil, seccit)n 116 220 (c).) Revised January 1, 2020 Reclamo del Demandante y ORDEN Para Ir a la Corte de Reclamos Menores (Reclamos Menores) SC-100, Page 5of5
