Fill out the caption - the name, address, phone number, court's address, parties, and case number at the top of the form. Form Name, Form ID, Revised Date, Fillable, Mandatory.Be sure you name the Defendant correctly. These instructions are to File on an Existing Case in the Los Angeles Civil Courtsmeaning this case already exists in the court system. Judicial Council Forms provide you with an easy "check-the-box" format and are available for many civil, family law and criminal cases. Court forms are available at California Courts – Forms. Select "Small Claims" from the pull down menu. This guide is designed to help you fill out the forms yourself. It is not intended to provide legal advice nor strategy as to how to complete the case. Small Claims Court Advisors from the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs show you how to fill out Small Claims forms.