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Conclusion: Going to small claims court may be worth it for $500, but it will determine how you weigh your costs versus benefits. At a minimum, it is worth it to send a demand letter.
After a summons with notice is served, the defendant will demand that the plaintiff serve a complaint. The plaintiff must then have the complaint served within 20 days after being served with the demand, or the case may be dismissed.
How do I start my small claims case? You or someone else may start your case by filling out a court form. You may file by mail if you have a small claims case in Western Suffolk County or if you live outside New York City and you want to sue a party within New York City. The form describes your claim to the Court.
You or someone else may start your case by filling out a court form. You may file by mail if you have a small claims case in Western Suffolk County or if you live outside New York City and you want to sue a party within New York City. The form describes your claim to the Court.
Can I sue for more than $5,000 in Small Claims Court? If your claim is for more than $5,000 in either Nassau or Suffolk county you must start a civil case. In NYC you may sue for up to $10,000 in Small Claims Court. You cannot split your claim into smaller claims to get around the limit.
How do I start my small claims case? You or someone else may start your case by filling out a court form. You may file by mail if you have a small claims case in Western Suffolk County or if you live outside New York City and you want to sue a party within New York City. The form describes your claim to the Court.
Small claims cases should be filed in the County Civil department located at the Clerk of Court's Office. You can obtain information from the Clerk in the preparation of your claim by visiting our office during scheduled business hours, am- pm, Monday through Friday.
Can I sue for more than $5,000 in Small Claims Court? If your claim is for more than $5,000 in either Nassau or Suffolk county you must start a civil case. In NYC you may sue for up to $10,000 in Small Claims Court. You cannot split your claim into smaller claims to get around the limit.