Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida

out of state defendant

Can you a sue and out of state defendant in small claims court?


Asked on 5/14/09, 11:24 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Lesly Longa Longa Law P.A.

Re: out of state defendant

It depends. You can file suit in the county where the dispute or event which gave rise to the lawsuit occurred, where payment under a promissory note is due, etc. I recommend that you contact the Clerk of Court for you County for more information about Small Claims Court.

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Answered on 5/14/09, 12:07 pm
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Re: out of state defendant

Yes -- no problem. It is sometimes hard to get service depending upon where there person is located and if yu know where they are.

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Answered on 5/14/09, 12:36 pm


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