Legal Question in Civil Litigation in New York
Legal jurisdictions for civil court
I have a promissory note signed
between myself and a family relative.
The note was signed when the
relative lived in Texas, so it refers to
their Texas address. I discovered
that they are now living in New York
until the end of November and I was
hoping to serve them notice while
they are living in the same state.
Does the fact that their Texas
address is on the promissory note
affect my ability to sue in NY? Also,
does it matter what county I file suit
in, if she's living in a different area?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Legal jurisdictions for civil court
So long as both you and the relative are currently subject to NY Jurisdiction you can bring a claim in NY. Plaintiffs generally can choose forum in NY State, so long as jurisdiction is proper.
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Re: Legal jurisdictions for civil court
As long as they are living in NY you can sue them here. If you know where they own property that can be very helpful as well. This area of law is our specialty, however, we would need some more information before making a complete and proper determination. You are welcome to contact us for a free consultation.
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