how do I file a small claims case in westchester county against arespondent in Newton, Mass? ...

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how do I file a small claims case in westchester county against arespondent in Newton, Mass?

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A small claim can typically

A small claim can typically be filed in the county where either you or the defendant live. However, it may be easier to later enforce a judgement against the defendant if the small claim case is filed in the defendant’s county of residence. To file a complaint in Westchester County Small Claims Court, the defendant must either work or live in Westchester County. To initiate a small claim case, you will complete a statement of claim and file it with the court. You must pay a filing fee at the time you file your claim. The filing fee is $15 if your claim is $1,000 or less, and $20 for any amount over $1,000. Next, you will serve the defendant with a copy of the statement of claim and you will also notify the defendant of the time and place the defendant must appear to contest the small claims case. If you have any additional questions regarding how to file a small claims case, check out the New York State’s Guide to Small Claims Court at http://www.courts.state.ny.us/ithaca/city/webpageguidetosmallclaims.html....

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A small claim can typically

A small claim can typically be filed in the county where either you or the defendant live. However, it may be easier to later enforce a judgement against the defendant if the small claim case is filed in the defendant’s county of residence. To file a complaint in Westchester County Small Claims Court, the defendant must either work or live in Westchester County. To initiate a small claim case, you will complete a statement of claim and file it with the court. You must pay a filing fee at the time you file your claim. The filing fee is $15 if your claim is $1,000 or less, and $20 for any amount over $1,000. Next, you will serve the defendant with a copy of the statement of claim and you will also notify the defendant of the time and place the defendant must appear to contest the small claims case. If you have any additional questions regarding how to file a small claims case, check out the New York State’s Guide to Small Claims Court at http://www.courts.state.ny.us/ithaca/city/webpageguidetosmallclaims.html....