Plaintiff's Claim and Order to Go to Small Claims Court
Judicial Council of California · Small Claims
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Last updated July 21, 2026
The SC-100 form is used by someone who wants to sue another person or business in small claims court for money damages, typically for amounts up to $10,000. Anyone without a lawyer—such as a regular person, a small business owner, or a landlord—would use this form to officially file their complaint and start the lawsuit process.
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