Legal Question in Civil Litigation in New York

Old Small Claims from PA, to execute in NY
I took my ex bf to court for 4k back in 2006, he postponed the first case and never showed up to the second one so I was automatically granted judgement. The only thing is, he lives in NY and I live in PA. I won in PA. Can I still pursue payment on this case? He and I are obviously on bad terms so I cannot reach him to get payment. Also, if I cannot get the payment owed to me, I wondered if I am entitled to the furniture I purchased he has in storage out in PA. The furniture cost was in the judgement but if I was unable to retrive everything owed, I was wondering if I can at least pursue getting at least that much. Thank you!

Asked on 9/08/08, 11:00 am

Michael Markowitz Michael A. Markowitz, PC

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Re: Old Small Claims from PA, to execute in NY

You would have to domesticate the Judgment in NY. Once the judgment is filed in NY you would be entitled to execute against the Judgment in NY.

I am not licensed in PA so I cannot comment on a property execution in PA.

Mike.

Answered on 9/08/08, 12:52 pm

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