Defendant'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
This form allows a person to ask the court to make a decision on a specific legal issue and to respond to claims made against them in small claims court. Small claims litigants use this form to request relief from the judge and to answer any allegations or counterclaims in their case.
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