Civil Lawsuit Notice-Rule 3.740 Collections Cases {CV-5052}

ATTACHMENT CV-5052 CV-5052 Eff. 1/1/19 CIVIL LAWSUIT NOTICE RULE 3.740 COLLECTIONS CASES Page 1 of 1 CIVIL LAWSUIT NOTICE RULE 3.740 COLLECTIONS CASE Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara CASE NUMBER: 191 N. First Street, San Jos351, CA 95113 PLAINTIFF (the person suing): Within 180 days after filing the lawsuit, you must serve each defendant with the Complaint, Summons, and a copy of this Civil Lawsuit Notice Rule 3.740 Collections Cases, and you must file written proof of such service. Your CASE MANAGEMENT JUDGE is: in DEPT: Your Case Management Judge will hear any motions filed in your case before trial. A motion is a written request, filed with the Court, asking the Court to make decisions about your case. You must follow California state laws and statutes, the California Rules of Court (CRC) and the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara Local Civil Rules and use proper forms. You will find more information and resources at the following websites: State Rules and Judicial Council Forms: www.courts.ca.gov State laws and statutes: www.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov Local Rules and Forms: www.scscourt.org Connect with local legal aid organizations and referral resources: LawhelpCA.org free): Court staff can give you the correct forms and written instructions on the filing process. The Self Help Center is located inside the Family Justice Center Courthouse at 201 North First Street in San Jose. You will find more information at www.scscourt.org or call (408) 882-2900 (option 6) A free legal advice clinic is offered every Wednesday at the Self Help Center Workshop Room from 11:30 (408) 288-7030, or visit their website at www.http//law.scu.edu/kgaclc/courthouseclinic/ WARNING: Sanctions may be imposed if you do not follow the California Rules of Court or the Local Rules of Court. PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE FORM DEFENDANT (The person being sued) : You must do each of the following to protect your rights: 1. You must file a written response to the Complaint , using the proper legal form or format, Office of the Court, within 30 days of the date you were served with the Summons and Comp laint ; 2. You must send a copy of your written response to 3. You must come to Court when you are notified of a Court date. W arnin g: I f you , as the Defendant, do not follow these instructions , you may automatically lose this case. American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com