I live in Brooklyn, New York.
2007-10-24 02:02:08 · 8 answers · asked by drdave 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Go to Small Claims Court in either the borough where you live, or where the person or party you are suing (the defendant) lives or works.
Fill out an application and pay the clerk a small filing fee--individuals pay a small fee, while businesses pay a slightly higher fee--which covers the cost of preparing and sending a summons by certified mail to the defendant.
In the application, be sure you provide your name and address, the reason you are suing, and the amount you are suing to recover. Also include any provable expenses or losses incurred because of what happened to you, such as the cost of using taxis while your damaged car was being repaired.
Write the exact name and the home or business address of the defendant. The name of the person or business must be complete and correct. If the defendant does business under a trade name, such as "Fizzie Appliances" or "Fizzie's," you will need to know its legal name, which might be "Fizzie's Appliance Stores, Inc." To obtain the real name, go to the office of the County Clerk in the borough where the business is conducted.
2007-10-24 02:07:23 · answer #1 · answered by VI Guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the bookstore (or online) and buy a copy of one or more self-help books on Small Claims Court, such as the one by Nolo. Skim it, see if you have a claim and what to do about it. Then apply your new knowledge by calling or going to the correct court.
2007-10-24 11:43:43 · answer #2 · answered by Nuff Sed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's the link to New York State's info page about it:
http://www.courts.state.ny.us/courts/nyc/smallclaims/index.shtml
2007-10-24 09:04:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the UK you can file a claim online. You must be able to do that over in the States. Give your local court a call.
2007-10-24 09:05:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Call Judge Wapner
2007-10-24 09:04:48 · answer #5 · answered by Fuzzybutt 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
go to your local court house, theres no one to really talk to, you just go file the papers. they explain what to do but they are pretty much self explanitory. good luck!
2007-10-24 09:05:21 · answer #6 · answered by Evelyne L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A taxi. A cab-co. The yellow-pages.
2007-10-24 09:08:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Call the Boroough president's office and ask.
2007-10-24 09:04:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋