Information For The Small Claims Plaintiff {SC-100-INFO}

SC-100-INFO - INFORMATION FOR THE PLAINTIFF (Small Claims). This information sheet is written for the person who sues in the small claims court. It explains some of the rules of, and some general information about, the small claims court. It may also be helpful for the person who is sued. Small claims court is a special court where disputes are resolved quickly and inexpensively. The rules are simple and informal. The person who sues is the plaintiff. The person who is sued is the defendant. In small claims court, you may ask a lawyer for advice before you go to court, but you cannot have a lawyer in court. Your claim cannot be for more than $6,250 if you are a business or public entity or for more than $12,500 if you are a natural person (including a sole proprietor). (See below for reference to exceptions.*) If you have a claim for more than this amount, you may sue in the civil division of the trial court or you may sue in the small claims court and give up your right to the amount over the limit. You cannot, however, file more than two cases in small claims court for more than $2,500 each during a calendar year. Form Adopted for Mandatory Use, Judicial Council of California, [Rev. January 1, 2024] Code of Civil Procedure, §§ 116.110 et seq.,116.220(c), 116.340(g). www.FormsWorkflow.com