This form is a Verfied Complaint for Replevin. The plaintiff has filed this action against defendant in order to replevy certain property in the defendant's possession.
This form is a Verfied Complaint for Replevin. The plaintiff has filed this action against defendant in order to replevy certain property in the defendant's possession.
File a complaint with government or consumer programs File a complaint with your local consumer protection office. Notify the Better Business Bureau (BBB) in your area about your problem. The BBB tries to resolve complaints against companies. Report scams and suspicious communications to the Federal Trade Commission.
You can contact the Santa Clara County Investigations Division District Office at (408) 942-2952 or file a complaint using their website.
Filing your complaint starts your case, but the summons is the document that is issued under the court's authority that notifies your defendant they are being sued and that they need to take action.
Small claims basics Generally, you can only sue for up to $12,500 in small claims court (or up to $6,250 if you're a business). You can ask a lawyer for advice before you go to court, but you can't have one with you in court. Starting November 1, 2021, you can sue or be sued for COVID-19 rental debt in small claims.
Public Records and Report Requests The Public can inspect or receive a copy of any record unless the record is exempted from disclosure under the act. For law enforcement agencies and other government entities, please contact the Records Unit at (408) 615-4700 to obtain information on how to submit a request.
The Records Division is the repository and the Custodian of Records for all Sheriff's Office records. The Records Division is located in the lobby of Sheriff's Office Headquarters in San Jose. In-person counter services are by appointment only. Please call (408) 808-4705 for assistance or to schedule an appointment.
You must fill out an Answer, serve the plaintiff, and file your Answer form with the court. Generally, this is due within 30 days after you were served. If you don't, the plaintiff can ask for a default. If there's a default, the court won't let you file an Answer and can decide the case without you.
The server must: Be at least 18 years old. Not be part of your case. Give your court papers to the other side by the deadline. Fill out a proof of service form. Give the proof of service form back to you so you can file it with the court.
All papers opposing a motion must be filed with the court and served on all other parties at least nine (9) court days before the hearing date. Reply papers must be filed with the court and served on the other parties at least five (5) court days before the hearing date.
Under CCP § 583.310, an action must be brought to trial within five years after it is commenced against the defendant. An action “commences” on the date the original complaint is filed with the court against the defendant. If other defendants are later added, those actions will have a different date of commencement.