Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Connecticut

Re: Filing Small Claim from a different state

In general, you will have to go to the defendant. The courts' jurisdiction is geographically limited. If this deadbeat actually sets foot in New York, then you could sue him in New York, but unless he has some presence here and you catch him while he is, you will not have jurisdiction over him and you will not win your lawsuit. You can probably file the claim by mail (call the Town Court Clerk to get the forms, filing fees, etc) but you will almost certainly have to go out there for the hearing.

Re: Filing Small Claim from a different state

Probably, unless you can show that he has a presence in New York, or has regular business dealings in New York. Your best bet in order to avoid dismissal is to file suit in Connecticut.

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