Plaintiff s Claim More than 12Cal. Super. - 6th Dist.April 22, 2020Electronically Filed by Superior Court of CA, County of Santa Clara, on 4/22/2020 10:07 PM Reviewed By: A. Granados Case #20SC083216 Envelope: 4274313 20SC083216 5/12/2020 A. Granados 10/29/20 1:00 pm 15 Plaintiff‘s Claim and ORDER Clerk stamps date; here when form is filed. 30-1 00 to Go to Small Claims Court . Notice to the person being sued: ' Bring witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to prove your case. E. .1 E0 I d i! e: t add ES? ' Read this form and all pages attached to understand the claim against you osfugearr'g 8‘23: 0f cal'fom'a’ c°unty and to protect your rights. Aviso al Demandado: San Jose Courthouse , , _ 191 N 1st St. ' Usted es el Demandado $1 su nombre figura en® de la pagma 2 de este San Josel CA formulario. La persona que Io demanda es el Demandante, 1a que figura en 951 13 CD de la pégma 2' Court fills in case number when form is filed. ' Usted y el Demandante tienen que presentarse en la corte en 1a fecha del Case Number; i You are the defendant if your name is listed in® on page 2 of this form. The person suing you is the pl'aintiff, listed in @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. juicio indicada a continuacién. Si no se presenta, puede perder el caso. Si pierde e1 caso la cone podria ordenar que Ie quiten de su sueldo, dinero u Case Name; otros bienes para pagar este re'clamo. Oporfun lnc- Vs- . . . . Florencio Zurita Martinez Lleve testlgos, recnbos y cualquler otra prueba que neceSIte para probar su 4 caso. ' Lea este formulario y todas las péginas adjuntas para entender Ia demanda en su contra y paré proteger sus derechos. Order to Go to Court The people in@ and ® must go to court: (Clerkfills out section beiow.) Date Ti'me Department Name and address of court, if different from above Date ‘ 2. 3. Date: Clerk, by ' , Deputy Instructions for the persgn suing: You are the plaintiff. The person you are suing is the defendant. Before you fill out this form, read form SC-lOO-INFO, Informationfor the Plaintiff to know your rights. Get SC-lOO-INFO at any courthouse 0r county law library, or go to www.courts.ca.g0v/smallclaz’ms/forms.‘ Fill out pages 2 and 3 0f 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 01' mail the original and these copies to the cou‘rt clerk’s office and pay the filing fee. The clerk will write the date 0f your trial in the box above. You must have someone at least l8-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‘ G0 t0 court on your trial date listed above. Bring witnesses, receipts, a‘nd any evidence you need to prove your case. JudicialCouncllofCalifomia, www.courts.ca.gov I Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER | SC-‘l 00, Page 1 Of5 Revised January 1. 2020. Mandatory Form Code ofCivilProcedure,§§116.110 etseq., to Go to Small Claims Court a 116‘220(c). “6.340(9) (Small Claims) 20SC083216 Plaintiff (list names): ' Case Number: f Oportun Inc. (D The plaintiff (the person, business, or public entity that is suing) is: Name: Oportun Inc. V Phone: 650-810-8876 Street address: 1070 S White Rd San Jose CA 95 127 Street City State Zip Mailing address (ifdiflerent): 2 Circle Star Way San Carlos CA 94070 Street ‘ City Stale Zip If more than one plaintiff, list next plaintiff here: Name: N/A Phone: Street address: Street City State Zip Mailing address (zfdz‘fferent): Street City State Zip D Check here z'fmore than two plaintififs and attachform SC-I 00A. D Check here ifeither plaintifllisted above is doing business under afictitious name. Ifso, attachform SC-I 03. D Check here ifany plaintiffis a ”licensee ” 0r “deferred deposit originalor” (payday lender) under Financial Code sections 23000 et seq. The Defendant (the person, business, or public entity being sued) is: . Name: Florencio Zurita Martinez Phone: Street address: 2258 STORY RD SAN JOSE CA 95122 Street City State Zip Mailing address (ifdiflerent): 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: Job title, if known: Address: Street City State Zip D Check here ifyour case is against more than one defendant, and attachform SC-I 00A. D Check here ifany defendant is 0n active military duty, and write his or her name here: The plaintiff claims the defendant owes $2,500.00 (Explain below).- a. Why does the defendant owe the plaintiff money? Defendant is delinquent on his/her loan payments Loan No. 3547534 When did this happen? (Date);iam- b. If n0 specific date, give the time period: Date started: Through c. How did you calculate the money owed to you? (D0 not include court costs orfeesfor service.) Principal owed, finance charge, late fees D Check here ifyou need more space. Attach one sheet ofpaper orform MC-031 and write "SC-I 00, Item 3 " at the top. mmmmmmzazo PLAINTIFF’S CLAIM and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court sc-1oo, Page 2 of5 (Small Claims) 20SC083216 Plaintiff (list names): Case Number: Oportun Inc. G) 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 D No - If no, explain why not: ® Why are you filing your claim at this courthouse? This courthouse covers the area (check the one that applies): a. D (l) Where the defendant lives or does business. (4) Where a contract (written or spoken) was made, (2) Where the plaintiff’s propefly was damaged. signed, performed, 0r broken by the defendant 0r (3) Where the plaintiff was injured. where the defendant lived or did business when the defendant made the contract. b. m Where the buyer or lessee signed the contract, lives now, or lived when the contract was made, ifthis claim, is about an offer or contract for personal, family, 0r household goods, services, 0r loans. (Code Civ. Proc., § 39509)) c. U Where the buyer signed the contract, lives now, or lived when the contract was made, ifthis claim is about 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, ifthis claim is about a vehicle finance sale. (Civ Code, § 2984.4.) _ D Other (speclflfl(D List the zip code of the place checked in© above (ifyou know): 95127 Ifyes, and z'fyou have had arbitration, fill outform SC-I 01, attach it t0 thisform, and check here: D Are you suing a public entity? D Yes E No Ifyes, you mustfile a written claim with the entityfirst. D A claim was filed on (date): Ifthe public entity denies your claim 0r does not answer within the time allowed by law, you canfile thisform. ® Have you filed more than 12 other small claims within the last 12 monihs in California? C6) ® ls your claim about an attorney-client fee dispute? D Yes E No C8) Yes D N0 Ifyes, thefilingfeefor this case will be higher. 1o Is your claim for more than $2,500? D Yes N0 [fyesy I have notfiled, and understand that 1 cannotfile, more than two small claims cas s for zore than $2,500 in California during this calendar year. ® | understand that by filing a claim in small claims court, | have no r ght to appeal this claim. ' I declare, under penalty of perjury under California State law, that the information a Ove n on form is true and correct. y attachments to this Date; 4/20/2020 ; Narallani Sanchez; Legal Collections Specialist } V Plaintiffzypes 0r prints name here Plaifitiflsigns here Date: ~ ’ I . Secondplaintifltypes 0r prints name here Secén plaintiflsigns here Requests for Accommodations / Assistive listening systems, computer-assisted reaI-time captioning, or 1gn language interpreter services are available if you ask at least five days before the trial. Contact the clerk’s office for form MC-410, Requestfor Accommodations by Persons With Disabilities and Response. (Civ. Code, § 54.8.) Revasmmmmozo PLAINTIFF’S CLAIM and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court sc-1oo. Paae 3 of5 (Small Claims) SC-1 00 Information for the defendant (the person being sued) "Small claims court" is a special court where claims for 310.000 or less are decided. Individuals, inciuding "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 | need a lawyer? You may talk to a lawyer before or after the case. But you may not have a la'wyer represent you in court (unless this is an appeal from a sma‘ll 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 coun 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/smaI/claims/prepare. What if l need an accommodation? Ifyou 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 ifl don’t speak English well? Ask the court clerk as soon as possible if your court has a court-provided interpreter available and how to request one. A court-provided interpreter may not be available. Alternatively, you may bring an adult who is not a witness or an attorney to interpret for you or ask the court for a list of interpreters for hire. Where can I get the court forms | 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 ifl lose the case? lfyo'u lose. you may appeal. You’ll have to pay a fee. (Plaintiffs cannot appeal their own claims.) ' If you were at the trial. file form SC-140, Notice oprpeal. You must file within 30 days after the clerk hands or mails you the judge’s decision (judgment) on for‘m SC-ZOO or form 80-130, Notice of Entry of Judgment. ' If you were not at the trial. fill out and file form 80-135, Notice of Motion to Vacate Judgment and Declaration, to ask the judge to cancel the judgment (decision). lf 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/ sma/IcIa/‘ms/appea/s. Do | have options? Yes. lf you are being sued, you can: - Settle your case before the trial. Ifyou and the plaintiff agree on how to settle the case, the plaintiff must file form CIV-1 10, Request for Dismissal, with the clerk. Ask the Small Claims Advisor for help. Prove this is the wrong court. Send a Ietterto the court before your trial explaining why you thfiink 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'panies. (Your letter to the coun 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, fiII out form 80-107 (Small Claims Subpoena) and have it served on the witness. - Sue the person who is suin'g you. Ifyou 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 fil'e a claim for the full value of the claim in the appropriate coun. 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 plaintiff‘s claim, you may file your claim in the appropriate court and file a motion to transfer the plaintiff's ’s claim to that court to resolve both matters together. You can seega 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), thejudge may give the plaintiff what he or she is asking for plus court costs. lfthis'happens, the plaintiff can legally take your money, wages, an’d property to pay the judgment. What ifl 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).o ' 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)o ' 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 peo;ple listed on your court papers before the deadline. Enclose a check for your court fees, unless a fee waiver was granted. E Need help? Yogr county’s Small Claims Advisor can help for free. 7 J r mmmms Murmur L [4118] 332m DU, {flvfinns 2, B] Or go to www.courts.ca.gov/smg/lc/aims/advisor. * Exceptions: Different limits apply in an action against a defendant who is a guarantor. (See Code Civ. Prjoc” § 116.220(c).) Revised January 1. 2020 PLAINTIFF’S CLAIM and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court SC-100, Page 4 of 5 (Small Claims) SC-1 00 lnformacio’n 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 Ias “personas fisicas" y los propietarios por cuenta propia, pueden reclamar hasta $10,000. Las corporaciones. asociaciones. entidades pablicas y otras empresas solo pueden reclamar hasta $5,000. (Veé abajo para Ias excepcionesf) El proceso es ra’pido y barato. Las reglas son sencillas e informales. Usted es el Demandado-Ia persona que se esta’ demandando. La persona que Io esta’ demandando es el Demandante. (,Necesito un abogado? Puede hablar con un abogado antes o después del caso. Pero no puede tener a un abogado que Io represente ante la corte (a menus que se trate de una apelacio’n de un caso de reclamos menores). ¢Cémo me preparo para ir a la corte? No tiene que presentar ningunos papeles antes del juicio, a menos que piense que e'sta es la corte equivocada para su caso. Pero Ileve al juicio cualquier testigos, recibos y pruebas que apoyan su caso. Y lea ”Esté preparado para su juicio" en www.courts.ca.gov/reclamosmenores/preparese. (,Qué hago si necesito una adaptacién? Si tiene una discapacidad o tiene impedimentos de audicién, Ilene el formulario MC-410, Request for Accomodations. Entregue el formulario al secretario de la corte o al Coordinador de Acceso/ADA de su corte. ¢Qué pasa si no hablo bien inglés? Preguntele al secretario de Ia corte lo ma's pronto posible si en el juzgado habra’ un intérprete disponible y cémo solicitarlo. No siempre estén disponibles los intérpretes de Ia corte. Otra opcién es llevar a un adulto que pueda interpretar para usted siempre que esa persona no sea un testigo ni un abogado. O puede pedir a Ia corte una Iista de intérpretes particulares disponibles para contratar. (,Dénde puedo obtener los formularios de la corte que necesito? Vaya a cualquier edificio de Ia corte, Ia biblioteca legal de su condado, o imprima Ios formularios en www.couns.ca.gov/ smallclaims/forms (pa’gina esta’ en ingle’s). (,Qué pasa en el juicio? El juez escuchara a ambas partes. El juez puede tomar su decisién durante Ia audiencia o enviérsela por correo después. ¢Que’ pasa si pierdo el caso? Si pierde puede apelar. Tendra' que pagar una cuota. (El Demandante no puede apelar su propio reblamo. ) Si estuvo presents en el juicio Ilene el formulario SC- 140 Aviso de apelacién (Notice of Appeal). Tiene que presentarlo dentro de 30 dias después de que el secretario Ie entregue o envie Ia decisién (fallo) del juez en el formulario 80-200 o SC-1 30. Aviso de publicacién del fallo (Notice of Entry of Judgment). ' Si no estuvo en el juicio, Ilene y presente el formulario 80-135, Aviso de peticién para anu/ar el fallo y Declaracién para pedirle al juez que anule el fallo (decisién). Si Ia corte no Ie otorga un nuevo juicio, tiene 10 dias para apelar Ia decisién. Presente el formulario SC-140. Para obtener ma's informacién sobre Ias apelaciones, vea www. courts.ca‘gov/reclamosmenores/apelac/ones. ¢Tengo otras opciones? Si. Si Io estén demandando, puede: ' Resolver su caso antes del juicio. Si usted y el Demandante se ponen de acuerdo en cémo resolver el caso. el Demandante tiene que presenter el formulario ClV-1 10, Solicitud de desestimacién (Request for Dismissal) ante el secretario de Ia corte. PIdale al Asesor de Reclamos Menores quedo ayude. ' Probar que es la corte equivocada. Envie una carta a Ia corte antes del juicio explicando por qué cree que es Ia corte equivocada. Pidale a [a corte que despida el reclamo.Tiene que entregar (dar) una copia de su carta (por correo o en persona) a todas Ias partes. (Su carta a la corte tiene que decir que hizo la entrega.) ' Ir al juicio y tratar de ganar el caso. Lleve testigos. recibos y cualquier prueba que necesite para'probar su caso. Si desea que la corte emita una orden de comparecencia para que Ios testigos vayan al juicio, Ilene el formulario 80-107, Citatorio de reclamos menores (Small Claims Subpoena) y entrégueselo legalmente al testigo. ' Demandar a la persona ue Io demandé. Si tiene un reclamo contra el Demandante. y e reclamo se puede presenter en Ia corte de reclamos menores tal como se describe en este formulario, puede presentar el formulario 80-120. Reclamo del demandado (Defendant’s Claim) y presentarlo en este mismo caso. Si su reclamo excede el limite permitido en Ia corte de reclamos menores. puede igualmente presentarlo en la corte de reclamos menores si esta’ dispuesto a limitar su reclamo al ma’ximo permitido, o puede presenter un reclamo por e} monto total en Ia corte apropiada. Si su reclamo excede el limite permitido en Ia corte de reclamos menores y esta' relacionado con el mismo contrato, transaccio’n, asunto o acontecimiento que el reclamo del Demandante, puede presentar su reclamo en la corte apropiada y presentar una mocién para transferir el reclamo del Demandante a dicha corte, para po'der resolver Ios dos reclamos juntos. Puede ver una descripcién de Ios montos permitidos en el pérrafo anterior titulado "Corte de reclamos menores". ' Aeptar el reclamo del Demandante y pagar el dinero. O, si no puede pagar en ese momenta. vay'a aljuicio y diga que quiere hacer Ios pagos. ' No ir al juicio y aceptar el fallo por falta de comparecencia. Si no Ilega a un acuerdo con el Demandante y no va al juicio (faHo por falta de comparecencia). eljuez Ie puede otorgar al Demandante lo que esté reclamando més Ios costos de Ia corte. En ese caso, el Demandante legalmente puede tomar su dinero, su sueldo o sus bienes para cobrar el fallo. ¢Qué hago si necesito més tiempo? Puede cambiar la fecha deI juicio si: ‘ No puede ir a Ia cone en Ia fecha programada (tendré que pagar una cuota para aplazar el juicio), o ' No Ie entregaron los documentos legalmente (no recibio' Ia orden para ir a Ia corte) por Io menos 15 dias antes del juicio (o’ 20 dias si vive fuera del condado), o ' Necesita ma’s tiempo para conseguir intérprete. (Se permite un solo aplazamiento sin tener que pagar cuota para aplazar el uICIo . Prelguntgle al secretario de reclamos menores sobre Ias reglas y Ias cuotas para aplazar un juicio. O Ilene e| formulario 80-150 (o escriba una carta) y envielo antes del plazo a.|a corte y a todas Ias otras personas que figuran en sus papeles de Ia corte. Adjunte un cheque para pagar Ios costos de Ia corte, a menos que Ie hayan dado una exencién. ' ¢Necesita ayuda? El Asesor de Reclamos Menores de su condado le puede ayudar sin cargo. EaniI-Claims Adulaur J[4E3] 313321 DU, {Uflfiflns 2, B] O visite www.courts. ca. gov/reclamosmenores/asesores. ' Excepclones: Existen diferentes Hmites en un reclamo contra un gamma. (Vea e1 Cédigo de Procedimiento CiviL sacdén 116.220 (0).) Revised January 1. 2020 Reclamo del Demandante y ORDEN SC-1 00, Page 5 of 5 Para Ir a la Corte de Reclamos Menores (Reclamos Menores) éuperiur @nurt nf Qtalitnrm'a ATTACHMENT sc-8020 QEnunty uf Santa QEIara ' Downtown Courthouse 191 North First Street San José, California 951 13 REQUEST TO PARTICIPATE IN ON-LINE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ODR) FOR SMALL CLAIMS LITIGANTS ’ The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara - Small Claims Division“ encourages panies to use ODR to resolve monetary disputes where all parties agree to participate voluntarily. _. . 4 . 7 i ODR Is a voluntary process for resolving disputes Disputes may be resolved betWeen the parties or with 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. ' 'o ou r v' ethrou h ou e ot' 'o ia 'o 's se ure an . . ‘ -. ' ' . - f. 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. If you reach a settlement agreement an agreement will be created and filed automatically with the Court, eliminating the necessity of you having to appear in Court. 7 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 yo'ur contacts to ensure your invitation does not go to your spam or junk folder. ‘ D T C To request ODR pléase go to http://www.scscourt.org/se1f help/small claims/small claims ODR.shtml to com plete your request form. Please Note: In order to participate in the ODR program the Court must receive your email address at least 20 days before your scheduled hearing. | o orei o’ ain ese 0' http://www.scscourt.or2/Self helD/small claims/small claims helpshtml httpzllwwwscscoun.0rq/self heID/self help videosshtml. 9.! Go to \AANw.scscourLorg Click on "Self-Help" near the top of the page, Click on "Small Claims". then Click on "Self-Help Videos" link in the top, middle section of the page) SC‘BOZOREV 1216/2019 REQUEST To PARTICIPATE IN ON-LINE Page 1 0H DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ODR) FOR SMALL CLAIMS LITIGANTS Superior Qluurt nf Qlah'fnrm'u ATTACHMENT sc-8006 Qluunty of éanta QEIara Downtown Courthouse 191 North First Street San José, California 951 13 NOTICE TO SMALL CLAIMS LITIGANTS The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara - Small Claims Division éncourages alternative dispute resolution (mediation) to resolve cases where the parties agree to panicipate 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 orjudgment 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 I GO 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 RESOLUTlON PROGRAM SERVICES at (408) 792-2327 or email ogencase@ohr.sccgov.org or visit www.sccdrgsorg HOUSING & NEIGHBORHOOD DISPUTES SANTA CLARA COUNTY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROGRAM SERVICES Community Disputes at (408) 792-2327 or email opencase@ohr.sccgov.org or visit www.sccdrgsorg 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 variety 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 will 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 eiiminate the need for court action. sc-aooe REV 01/01/16 NOTICE TO SMALL CLAIMS LITIGANTS Page 1 of2 Superior Qtnurt of Qtalifnrnia ATTACHMENT 80-8006 @nuntp of Qanta mam WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF MEDIATION? One of the advantages of mediation, compared with a trial, is that it allows the parties more time to present their issues andiit allows options and resolutions to be discussed candidly and privately. As a result, the parties to a dispute can be in more control of the resolution than when a judge is involved. Mediation proceedings are confidential and conducted in private. Mediations can be conveniently scheduled at any time during the day, some early evenings, and on limited weekends. For more information on how mediation can help your case, please go to; o httpzllwww.scscourt.orq/self heIp/self heip videos.shtml OR ‘ o Go to www.scscourt.org o Click on "Self-Help" near the top of the page, o Click on ”Small Claims", then o Click on "Self-Help Videos” link in the top, middle section of the page sc-eoos REV 01/01/16 NOTICE TO SMALL CLAIMS LITIGANTS Page 2 of 2
