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Last updated July 3, 2026
This form is used to start a small claims lawsuit in Alameda County when someone wants to sue another person or business for money owed or damages up to a certain amount (typically $10,000 or less). Anyone who believes they have been wronged and are owed money—such as a tenant suing a landlord for a security deposit or a person suing over a broken contract—would use this form to file their case without needing a lawyer.
This form must be printed and filled by hand, or opened in Adobe Acrobat.