Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in New York

Where to file a small claims court case

Need to file a suit in small claims court in New York State. Both parties live in different towns but in the same county. I know I can file in the county offices but because of backlog would like to file in the town/city court. Would it be filed in the town court of MY residence or that of the person I am suing? I have called the courts several times and received conflicting answers.


Asked on 9/21/00, 7:44 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Philip Schnabel Schnabel Law Office

Re: Where to file a small claims court case

A small claims action must be filed in the town/village Court where the defendant resides or does business, NOT in your residence town/village.

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Answered on 10/29/00, 7:36 pm


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