2007-01-20 06:43:19 · 4 answers · asked by Captain Jack 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Depends on what you're being sued for. If for an event that took place before you moved, then yes, you will fall in the court's jurisdiction. If you're being sued for something that occurred after you moved, it just depends...you must have some "minimum contacts" with the jurisdiction to be sued there. This can be something as small as just showing up in the state. If they find oyu and serve you with papers, you're under the power of that court. If you are sued but don't think they have jurisdiction over you, you can sometimes file for a "special appearance" where you go with your lawyer to argue the question of jurisdiction without runnning the risk of being tagged on the courthouse steps.
2007-01-20 07:09:50 · answer #1 · answered by bestguessing 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
If you are sued, it will be filed within that state so you will have to return to appear in court at some point in time.
2007-01-20 14:50:50 · answer #2 · answered by Wendy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes because that is where the offense occured. I did it and it was successful.
They can't "force" you to come back but they will rule against you since you "choose" not to be there to defend yourself.
Ask a lawyer to represent you in that state...you might not have to "physically" show up if you have representation....ask a lawyer....
2007-01-20 14:58:32 · answer #3 · answered by emtalex 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and you will be compelled to return by way of subpoena and if you fail to appear, they will issue a warrant for your arrest to guarantee you appear.
2007-01-21 01:06:03 · answer #4 · answered by Rhode Island Red 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋