Legal Question in Personal Injury in California

which county do I sue in?

I was in a car accident in San Francisco with a driver who lives in another county about 10 miles south. Do I have take him to small claims court in the county that he lives in, the county where the accident was or do I have a choice?


Asked on 4/28/08, 10:39 pm

5 Answers from Attorneys
Arkady Itkin Law Office of Arkady Itkin

Re: which county do I sue in?

Hello.

First, I wonder why small claims court? Was it just a minor accident for which you don't intend to claim more than $7,500? If so, your plan is correct.

You have an option to sue in one of the following counties: 1. where the accident occured; 2. where the defendant resides. So, the San Francisco Court on 400 McAllister is the right place to sue. Alternatively, you could sue in... I guess San Mateo County if it's more convenient for you.

Thanks.

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Answered on 4/30/08, 12:43 am
Mitchell Roth MW Roth, Professional Law Corporation

Re: which county do I sue in?

County in which the accident occurred.

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Answered on 4/30/08, 2:29 am
Robert L. Bennett Law offices of Robert L. Bennett

Re: which county do I sue in?

Where the accident occurred, or where defendant lives.

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Answered on 6/23/08, 12:15 am
Anne Marie Healy Law Offices of Anne Marie Healy

Re: which county do I sue in?

Where the accident happened or where the defendant lives.

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Answered on 4/29/08, 2:45 pm
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: which county do I sue in?

Sue where the accident happened. Consult an attorney before you decide to file in small claims court.

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Answered on 4/29/08, 3:16 pm


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