Legal Question in Civil Litigation in New York

small claims court

If a small claims case filed in the suffolk county, new york fifth district court was dismissed by an arbitrator can the plantiff sue again for the same case?


Asked on 9/20/05, 2:53 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Stephen Loeb Law Office of Stephen R. Loeb

Re: small claims court

On limited terms. Generally its grounds for dismissal.

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Answered on 9/20/05, 3:21 pm
Mark S. Moroknek Kelly & Curtis, PLLC.

Re: small claims court

It depends on whether it was dismissed on the merits;

generally no.

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Answered on 9/20/05, 11:37 pm


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