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Rules and Forms | Civil Practice and Procedure: New Case Type for Civil Case Cover Sheet (Action Required)
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Summary
The Civil and Small Claims Advisory Committee recommends revising Civil Case Cover Sheet (form CM-010) to add a case type for Song-Beverly Act motor vehicle lemon law cases. Judicial officers and court executive officers at several courts have requested this revision to address significant increases in the number of Song-Beverly Act motor vehicle case filings. The recommended form revision will allow courts to more easily and effectively collect data about the number of these cases being filed and the court resources they require. The committee also proposes revising page 3 of the form to add introductory text, use consistent terminology, and clarify the meaning of several items.
Recommendation
The Civil and Small Claims Advisory Committee recommends that the Judicial Council, effective July 1, 2026, revise Civil Case Cover Sheet (form CM-010) to add a case type for Song-Beverly Act motor vehicle lemon law cases and clarify several items.