What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? District of Columbia
I'm planning to sue someone who is refusing to pay back money I lent them in October - roughly $5,000. The problem is that they live in Los Angeles, I'm in D.C. and I read that you need to file in the county where the party is being sued. But I also read that I can sue where the services were performed. Can I sue in D.C. since that is where I sent the money from? If not, how would I go about submitting a law suit in Los Angeles?
Also, I read that I can sue for up to $10,000 plus court costs. Clearly I'd be suing for $5,000 but if I have to go to LA, would I be able to sue for the additional costs of flying and lodging to get there?
Thanks!!
I'm planning to sue someone who is refusing to pay back money I lent them in October - roughly $5,000. The problem is that they live in Los Angeles, I'm in D.C. and I read that you need to file in the county where the party is being sued. But I also read that I can sue where the services were performed. Can I sue in D.C. since that is where I sent the money from? If not, how would I go about submitting a law suit in Los Angeles?
Also, I read that I can sue for up to $10,000 plus court costs. Clearly I'd be suing for $5,000 but if I have to go to LA, would I be able to sue for the additional costs of flying and lodging to get there?
Thanks!!