Small Claims
Contra Costa Superior Court · Appeals Packets & Forms
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# Small Claims Form - Contra Costa Superior Court The Small Claims form is used to file a lawsuit in small claims court when someone wants to recover money from another person or business for a dispute involving a relatively small amount (typically up to $10,000). This form would be used by someone who has a straightforward money dispute, like unpaid rent, a broken contract for services, or damage to property, and wants to resolve it quickly without hiring a lawyer.
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