Small Claims
Contra Costa Superior Court · Appeals Packets & Forms
Verified current as of July 10, 2026
The Small Claims form is used to file a lawsuit in court for money disputes involving smaller amounts (typically under $10,000), without needing to hire a lawyer. Someone would use this form if they want to recover money from another person or business for things like unpaid debts, damage to property, or broken contracts, and they prefer to handle the case themselves in a simpler court process.
This form must be printed and filled by hand, or opened in Adobe Acrobat.