Plaintiff s Claim More than 12Cal. Super. - 6th Dist.May 7, 2020by Superior Court of CA, County of Santa Clara, on 5/7/2020 11:15 PM Reviewed By: E. Martinez Case #20SC083311 Envelope: 4320593 11/10/20 1:00pm 15 5/15/2020 E. Martinez 20SC083311 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER V Clerk stamps date here when formis filed. SC-1 00 to Go to Small Claims Court Notice to the person being sued: ' You are the defendant if your name is listed in® on page 2 0f this form. The person suing you is the plaintiff, listed in (D 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. Fm in court name and street address: Superior Court of California, County Of Santa Clara ' Read this form and all pages attached to understand the claim against you and to protect your rights. Aviso al Demandado: San Jose Courthwse 191 N 1st St. ' Usted es e1 Demandado si su nombre figura en® de la pégina 2 de este San Jose] CA formulario. La persona que lo demanda es el Demandante, la que figura en 951 13 ® de Ia pégma 2' Cour! fills in case number when form is filed. ‘ Usted y e1 Demandante tienen que presentarse en la corte en Ia fecha del Case Number: juicio indicada a continuacién. Si no se presenta, puede perder el caso. ' Si pierde e1 caso 1a corte podria ordenar que le quiten de su sueldo, dinero u ease Name; otros bienes para pagar este reclamo. Oportun Inc. vs. I . . . . Gabriel Lee Lopez Lleve testlgos, reelbos y cualqwer otra prueba que neceSIte para probar su caso. ' Lea este formulario y todas [as péginas adjuntas para entender la demanda en su contra y para proteger sus derechos. Order to Go to Court The people in ® and ® must go to court: (CIerkfi/Is outsecn'on below.) Date Time Department Name and address of court, if different from above Date 2. 3. 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-lOO-[NFO at any courthouse or county law library, 0r g0 to www.courts.ca.gov/smallclaims/forms. - Fill out pages 2 and 3 0f this form. Then make copies 0f all pages ofthis 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-figive 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 t0 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. JudldalCouncnotoamomla.www.couns.ca.gov Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER $C-100, Page1 of 5 Revised January 1, 2020, Mandatory Form Code ofClvilProcadure.§§ 116.110etseq.. to Go to Small Claims Court -> “6.220(6). “6.340(9) (small Claims) 20SC083311 Plaintiff (list names): Case Number: Oportun Inc. CD The plaintiff (the person, business, or public entity that is suing) is: Name: Oportun Inc. Phone: 650-810-8876 Street address: 340 E lOth St, Unit C Gilroy CA 95020 Street City State Zip Mailing address (ifdiflerent): 2 Circle Star Way San Carlos CA 94070 Street City State Zip If more than one plaintiff, list next plaintiff here: Name: N/A Phone: Street address: Street City State Zip Mailing address (zfdifferent): Street City State Zip D Check here z'fmore than two plaintifi's and attachform SC-IOOA. D Check here ifeither plaintifllisted above is doing business under afictitious name. Ifso, attachform SC-I 03. D Check here z'fany plaintifl’is 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: Gabriel Lee Lopez Phone: Street address: 8206 DELTA DR APT A GILROY CA 95020 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 on active military duty, and write his 0r her name here: The plaintiff claims the defendant owes $628.46 (Explain below): a. Why does the defendant owe the plaintiff money? Defendant is‘delinquent on his/her loan payments Loan N0. 3470557 When did this happen? (Date):w- b. If no specific date, give the time period: Date started: Through c. How did you calculate the money owed to you? (Do not include court costs orfeesfor service.) Principal owed, finance charge, late fees D Check here ifyou need more space. Attach one sheet ofpaper al‘form MC-031 and write “SC-I 00, Item 3 " at the top. newsmmwazo PLAINTIFF’S CLAIM and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court sc-1oo, Page 2 of5 (Small Claims) 20SC083311 Plaintiff (list names): p case Number: Oportun Inc. GD (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? @Yes [j 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 plaintiffs property was damaged. signed, performed, or 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 contracg, lives now, 0r lived when the contract was made, ifthis claim, is about an offer or contract for personal, family, or household goods, services, or loans. (Code Civ. Proc., § 395(b).) c. D 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. 1 0.) 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 (specifii):('D List the zip code of the place checked in@ above (ifyou know): 95020 ls your claim about an attorney-client fee dispute? D Yes E No Ifyes, and ifyou have had arbitration, fill outform SC-IOI, attach it to 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 months in California? Yes D No Ifyes, thefilingfeefor this case will be higher. ls your claim for more than $2,500? D Yes No Ifyes, I have notfiled, and Lgnderstand that I cannotfile, more than two small claims cases for more than $2,500 in California during this calendar year. l understand that by filing a claim in small claims court, l have no right to appeal this claim. I declare, under penalty of perj ury under California State law, that the information above and on any attachments t0 this form is true and correct. Date; 5/4/2020 ; AngelGarcia; LegalCollections Specialist ’ MV’ Plaintifftypes 0r prints name here Plaintiflsigns here Date: Secondplaz'ntifltypes 0r prints name here Secondplaintiflsigns here Requests for Accommodations Assistive listening systems, computer-assisted real-time captioning, 0r sign language interpreter services are available if you ask at least five days before the trial. Contact the clerk’s office for form MC-4 10, Requestfor Accommodations by Persons With Disabilities and Response. (Civ. Code, § 54.8.) Rw.semmam,2ozo PLAINTIFF’S CLAIM and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court sc-1oo. Paqe 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 $1 0,000 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 exceptionsf) 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 | 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,coun‘s.ca.gov/sma/Iclaims/prepare. What ifl 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 ifl don’t speak English well? Ask the court clerk as soon as possible if your court has a coun-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. couris.ca.gov/sma/lclaims/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'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 maiis you the judge's decision (judgment) on form 80-200 or form 80-130, Notice of Entry of Judgment. ' lf 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). If the judge does not give you a new trial, you have 1O days to appeal the decision. File form SC-140. For more information on appeals, see www.courts.ca.gov/ smalIc/aims/appea/s. Do | have options? Yes. lf you are being sued. you can: - Settle your case before the trial. If you 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. Prove 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 letterto 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 sewed 0n the witness. - Sue the person who is suing 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 80-120) 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 plaintiff‘s claim, you may file your ciaim 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 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. lfthis happens, the plaintiff can legally take your money, wages. and 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). 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 80-150 (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. mmmms Murmur jEWMLwJ Or go to www.courts.ca.gov/sma/lclaims/advisor. * Exceptions: Different limits apply in an action against a defendant who is a guarantor. (See Code Civ. Proc., § 116.220(c).) Rewsmmmtzozo PLAINTIFF’S CLAIM and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court sc-1oo, Page 4of5 (Small Claims) SC-1 00 lnformacién 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 (as “personas flsicas” y los propietarios por cuenta propia. pueden reclamar hasta $10,000. Las corporaciones, asociaciones, entidades pL’Jblicas y otras empresas solo pueden reclamar hasta $5,000. (Vea 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 esté 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 represents ante la corte (a menos que se trate de una apelacién de un caso de reclamos menores). ¢C6mo me preparo para ir a Ia corte? No tiene que presenter ningunos papeles antes del juicio, a menos que piense que ésta es la code equivocada para su caso. Pero lleve 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 audicio’n. Ilene e1 formulario MC-410, Request for Accomodations. Entregue el formulario al secretario de Ia corte o al Coordinador de Acceso/ADA de su corte. (,Qué pasa si no hablo bien inglés? Preguntele al secretario de Ia corte lo més pronto posible si en el juzgado habré un intérprete disponible y cémo solicitarlo. No siempre estén disponibles los intérpretes de Ia cone. Otra opcién es llevar a un adulto que pueda interpreter 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 ediflcio de la corte, Ia biblioteca legal de su condado, o imprima los formularios en www.courts.ca.gov/ smallclaims/forms (pa’gina esté en inglés). (,Qué pasa en el juicio? El juez escuchara’ a ambas partes. El juez puede tomar su decisién durante Ia audiencia o envia’rsela por correo después. ¢Qué pasa si pierdo el caso? Si pierde, puede apelar. Tendré que pagar una cuota. (El Demandante no puede apelar su propio reclamo.) ' Si estuvo presente en el juicio, Ilene el formulario SC-140, Aviso de apelacién (Notice of Appeal). Tiene que presentario dentro de 30 dias después de que el secretario Ie entregue o envie Ia decisién (fallo) del juez en el formulario 30-200 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 anular el fa/lo y Declaracién para pedirle aI juez que anule el fallo (decisién). Si la corte no le otorga un nuevo juicio, tiene 10 dias para apelar la decisién. Presente el formulario SC-140. Para obtener ma’s informacién sobre las apelaciones, vea www. courts.ca.gov/reclamosmenores/ape/aciones. ¢Tengo otras opciones? SI. Si Io estén demandando, puede: ' Resolver su caso antes del juicio. Si usted y eI Demandante se ponen de acuerdo en cémo resolver el caso, eI Demandante tiene que presentar el formulario CIV-1 10, Solicitud de desestimacio’n (Request for Dismissal) ante el secretario de Ia 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 Ia corte equivocada. Pidale a Ia 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 Ia 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 los testigos vayan al juicio, Ilene el formulario 30-107, Citaton‘o de reclamos menores (Small Claims Subpoena) y entrégueseIo legalmente aI testigo. ' Demandar a la persona ue lo 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 presenter el formulario SC-120, Reclamo del demandado (Defendant‘s Claim) y presentarlo en este mismo caso. Si su reclamo excede el limite permitido en Ia cone de reclamos menores. puede igualmente presentarlo en Ia corte de reclamos menores si esté dispuesto a limitar su reclamo aI ma‘ximo permitido, o puede presenter un reclamo por el monto total en Ia corte apropiada. Si su reclamo excede el “mite permitido en Ia corte de reclamos menores y esta’ relacionado con el mismo contrato, transaccién, asunto o acontecimiento que el reclamo del Demandante, puede presenter su rectamo en la corte apropiada y presentar una mocién para transferir el reclamo del Demandante a dicha corte, para poder resolver los dos reclamos juntos. Puede ver una descripcién de los montos permitidos en el pa‘rrafo anterior titulado “Corte de reclamos menores". ' Aeptar el reclamo del Demandante y pagar el dinero. O, si no puede pagar en ese momento, vaya aljuicio y diga que quiere hacer los pagos. ' No ir aljuicio y aceptar el fallo por falta de comparecencla. Si no Ilega a un acuerdo con el Demandante y no va al juicio (fallo por falta de comparecencia), el juez le puede otorgar a1 Demandante lo que esté reclamando més los costos de Ia corte. En ese caso, el Demandante legalmente puede tomar su dinero, su sueldo o sus bienes para cobrar el fallo. ¢Que’ hago si necesito més tiempo? Puede cambiar la fecha del juicio si: ' No puede ir a Ia corte en Ia fecha programada (tendré que pagar una cuota para aplazar el juicio), o ' No Ie entregaron Ios documentos legalmente (no recibio‘ Ia orden para ir a Ia corte) por Io menos 15 dias antes del juicio (é 20 dias si vive fuera del condado), o ' Necesita ma’s tiempo para conseguir intérprete. (Se permite un soIo aplazamiento sin tener que pagar cuota para aplazar el juicio). Pregdntele al secretario de reclamos menores sobre las reglas y Ias cuotas para aplazar un juicio. O Ilene el formulario SC-150 (o escriba una carta) y envielo antes del plazo a [a corte y a todas las otras personas que figuran en sus papeles de Ia corte. Adjunte un cheque para pagar Ios costos de la cone, a menos que le hayan dado una exencién. (,Necesita ayuda? El Asesor de Reclamos Menores de su condado Ie puede ayudar sin cargo. J EaniI-Claims Admr [4118] 352m Em, {Unfinns 2, B] O visite www. courts. ca. gov/rec/amosmenores/asesores. ' Excepclones: Existan diferentes llmites en un redamo comra un garante. (Vea al Cédigo de Procedimiento Civil. seccién 116.220 (c).) Revised January 1, 2020 Reclamo del Demandante y ORDEN 80-100, Page 5 of 5 Para Ir a la Corte de Reclamos Menores (Reclamos Menores) Superior Qinurt at Qtalitnrnia V ATTACHMENT 30-8020 QEmmty of Santa @Iara 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 parties to use ODR to resolve monetary disputes where all parties agree to participate voluntarily. _. . r . 9 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. infor t'on ou rovi e_throu h o e otiation o diat'on is se ure n . o. - v - ._ - - The mediator wull 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 fonNarded 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. DD C T0 request ODR please go t0 http://www.scscourt.org/se|f help/sma“ claims/small claims ODR.shtml t0 complete 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 oei rat'on eae00' httpz/wawscswurtorm’self helD/small claims/small claims hemsmml httpzllwwscscourt.orq/self help/self help videosshtml. 91 Go to www‘scscourmrg Click on "Self-Help" nearthe top of the page, Click on ”Small Claims", then Click on "Self-Heip Videos" link in the top, middle section of the page) SC-BOZOREV 12/18/2019 REQUEST To PARTICIPATE IN ON-LINE Page 1 o“ DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ODR) FOR SMALL CLAIMS LITIGANTs Superior @nurt nf QEaIifnrm’a _ ATTACHMENT 80-8006 QEuuntp of Santa QEIm‘a 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 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 | 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 DlSPUTE RESOLUTION PROGRAM SERVICES at (408) 792-2327 or email openease©ohnsccqovorq or visit www.sccdrgs‘org HOUSING & NEIGHBORHOOD DISPUTES SANTA CLARA COUNTY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROGRAM SERVICES Community Disputes at (408) 792-2327 or emai! 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 mediaior 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 eliminate the need for court action. sc-aoos REV 01/01/16 NOTICE TO SMALL CLAIMS LITIGANTS Page 1 ofz Superior QEnurt of QEaIifarm'a ' ATTACHMENT 80-8006 Qtnuntp of Santa Mara 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 and it 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 httpcllwwwscscourtorq/self help/seif help videos.shtml OR Go to www.scscourt.org 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-aoos REV o1io1/1s NOTICE TO SMALL CLAIMS LITIGANTS Page 2 of 2
