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title: Metropolitan Trial Court Small Claims Case Filing Form Template | Paperform
description: Professional Philippines small claims court filing form template for money claims up to PHP 400,000. Simplified pleading format for Metropolitan Trial Courts with all required fields.
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Filing a small claims case in the Philippines doesn't have to be complicated. This **Metropolitan Trial Court Small Claims Case Filing Form** template helps individuals and businesses pursue money claims up to PHP 400,000 through the simplified small claims procedure established under the Revised Rules on Small Claims Cases.

Whether you're a small business owner recovering unpaid invoices, a landlord claiming rental arrears, or an individual seeking repayment of a loan, this form guides you through the essential information required by Philippine Metropolitan Trial Courts. The streamlined format ensures you capture all necessary details about the claimant, defendant, and the nature of the claim while maintaining compliance with Philippine judicial procedures.

**Perfect for Philippine legal practitioners, small business owners, and individuals** seeking to file small claims without the complexity of full civil litigation. This template is designed specifically for the Philippine legal system and incorporates the requirements of the small claims court process, making it easier to prepare your Statement of Claim.

**Paperform makes legal form preparation accessible and efficient.** With conditional logic, you can guide users through different claim types (loans, sales, rentals, services) and automatically calculate interest and penalties. The professional format ensures your small claims filing looks polished and complete.

Need to automate your legal workflows further? Connect this form to **[Stepper](https://stepper.io)** to automatically generate case summaries, send notifications to relevant parties, and create follow-up reminders for court dates. You can also use **[Papersign](https://papersign.com)** to collect verified signatures on supporting affidavits and documentation before filing.

This template helps streamline the small claims filing process while ensuring compliance with Metropolitan Trial Court requirements, saving time and reducing errors in your legal documentation.
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