Civil

PLD-050: General Denial

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This form allows a defendant to deny all claims made against them in a small claims case without having to admit to any of the allegations. Small claims defendants use this form to contest a lawsuit and tell the court they disagree with the plaintiff's claims so the case can proceed to trial.

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Forms that go with PLD-050

POS-010Next stepProof of Service of SummonsThe Proof of Service of Summons confirms that the Statement of Damages and other initiating documents were properly served on the defendant, as required by California law.›EJ-130Next stepWrit of ExecutionThe Writ of Execution may follow after a judgment is entered based on the damages established in the Statement of Damages, making it the next step in collecting on the judgment.›

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