SC-100
Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court
Start a new small claims case against a person or business.
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Start a new small claims case against a person or business.
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File a counterclaim if you were sued and want to make your own claim.
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Create a lien to help enforce a money judgment.
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