Information on Opening a Small Claims Case
Stanislaus Superior Court · Small Claims
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Last updated August 4, 2026
# Information on Opening a Small Claims Case This form provides basic instructions and guidance to help people understand the steps needed to file a small claims lawsuit in Stanislaus County Superior Court. Anyone who wants to sue someone else for money owed (typically up to $10,000) and cannot afford an attorney would use this form to learn how to start their case.
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