Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in New York
small claims case
can you file a small claims case against a person who is in jail
Asked on 6/07/07, 1:38 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert R. Groezinger
GroezingerLaw P.C.
Re: small claims case
Why not? The court will try to effecuate service..but then, how will the inmate be abkle to defend the case. If he cannot appear, your judgement will be essentially meaningless.
Good Luck
RRG
Answered on 6/07/07, 3:24 pm