Legal Question in Appeals and Writs in Pennsylvania

appeal small claims

i filed a claim against a collection agency for violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. i lost (dismissed w/o prejudice) because the judge said he did not have jurisdiction in Federal law cases, it should go to federal court. i since found out that under 28 U.S.C. section 1331, ''the district courts shall have original jurisdiction arising under the Constitution, laws, or treaties of the United States.'' i want to appeal the discision, how do i proceed or do i have to go to Federal Court in Pa. thank you.


Asked on 10/14/04, 2:09 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Johns Mark Johns, Esquire

Re: appeal small claims

The district court referred to in the statute you site is U.S. District Court which is federal. You may have a state claim for unfiar business practices which can be brought in PA district court. I offer free consultations.

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Answered on 10/14/04, 10:48 pm


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