Affidavit and Claim, Small Claims (1/21)
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ADDITIONAL NOTICE AND INSTRUCTIONS
TO BOTH THE PLAINTIFF AND THE DEFENDANT:
• You must bring to the hearing all witnesses, books, papers, and other physical evidence needed to prove or disprove this
claim.
• Before the trial (hearing) starts, you have the right to
1. remove the case to the general civil division of the district court, or
2. have the case heard by a district court judge (if the hearing is scheduled before an attorney magistrate). If the case
is heard by an attorney magistrate, you may appeal to the district judge within 7 days after the trial.
• If the case is tried in the small claims division, you give up the right to an attorney, to a jury trial, and to appeal the judge's
decision.
If you require accommodations to use the court because of a disability or if you require a foreign language interpreter to help
you fully participate in court proceedings, please contact the court immediately to make arrangements.
TO THE DEFENDANT:
• The affidavit and claim you have just received means you are being sued in the small claims division of the district court.
• The court is being asked to decide a matter that the plaintiff says is your obligation and responsibility.
• If you wish to deny this claim or arrange terms of payment, you must make your request by appearing at the date, time,
and place stated in the notice of hearing on the front of this form.
• If you do not appear at the date, time, and place stated, a default judgment may be entered against you for the amount
stated in item 8, including the costs of this action.
• If the dispute is settled before or at the hearing, you may have to pay the plaintiff's costs.
• In case a judgment is entered against you at the hearing, you should be prepared to pay the amount stated in item 8,
including the costs of this action, or to make arrangements for installment payments.