Small Claims
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Last updated July 3, 2026
# Small Claims Form (SUPSC-001) This form is used by people who want to sue someone in small claims court to recover money for a dispute, typically involving amounts under a certain limit set by California law. Someone would use this form if they had a disagreement with another person or business—like unpaid rent, a broken contract, or damage to property—and want a judge to decide who owes money without needing a lawyer.
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