Legal Question in Civil Litigation in New Jersey

My former roommate moved out of my apartment while I was on vacation at the end of May. The check that she gave me for past due rent and utilities bounced, and now she is ignoring my requests for repayment. I sent her a certified letter requesting payment by July 15th. I received confirmation that she received the letter, and that date has come and gone, so I'd like to sue her for the money owed. I don't have a forwarding address, and she won't return any of my phone calls or emails, but I do know that she now lives in a different state. Is it still possible to sue in small claims court? The amount owed is roughly $1100.


Asked on 7/23/10, 2:49 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Corbett Corbett Law Firm LLC

As a genereal rule, you can't sue her in NJ Small Claims court if she resides in another State. However, there is the possibility that a written lease may give you an exception if you both signed it. Look at the choice of venue clause. It may be broad enough to include actions between co-tenants over the lease. /p/ See also: http://info.corbettlaw.net/lawguru.htm

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Answered on 7/23/10, 9:43 pm


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