Small Claims

Contra Costa Superior Court · Appeals Packets & Forms

Verified current as of September 10, 2026

This form is used to file a lawsuit in small claims court when someone wants to recover money from another person or business for a small amount (typically up to $10,000 in California). Someone would use this form if they had a dispute over unpaid debts, damaged property, or broken contracts but don't want to hire a lawyer or go through the more complicated regular court process.