2007-02-28 09:31:07 · 3 answers · asked by matia g 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
no. why would they be able to take the money from you? as a plaintiff, you can sue in any court you want, anywhere across the US. the court must gain jurisdiction over a defendant, but since the plaintiff files there, he has availed himself with the court and there's no problem with his choice to sue there. The only way the money can be taken back is if there was a Due Process issue where the other party was deprived of their property without due process of law. the money can't be taken just because you live in another state.
oh, maybe you're talking about a money judgment entered against you? well that would depend. if you have enough contact with the state of NY, then yes, any lawsuit there is enforceable against you. But if you've never set foot in the state, they can't take your money.
If you clarify what exactly happened, I can give you a better answer. as it is, I'm pretty confused about what you're asking.
2007-02-28 09:38:11 · answer #1 · answered by kmnmiamisax 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The full faith and credit clause of the US Constitution makes a money judgment entered in the court of one state enforceable in another; it's all quite routine, actually, and done all the time.
The trick is that the person/company that sued you had to have served you notice of the action. If they cannot find you, they cannot serve you, and unserved, no lawsuit can procede.
2007-02-28 18:28:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you've had a judgment ordered against you they can and will take it out no matter where in the US you live.
2007-02-28 17:44:00 · answer #3 · answered by meathookcook 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋