bad check deposit on car sold

[seachell30]

We sold our car in NJ, to a person who gave us a check for deposit and cash for the remander,a week later the check was returned to us from his bank, but not before he got the car and title. We've since filed in small claims court since we discovered this business account (he's into buying used cars),has been closed by the bank since e owes them so much money. He's appologized for the mistake and even gave us 100.00 towards the bad check, but we haven't heard from him in a month,even though he lives around the corner. Next week is the court date, but I have a few concerns. Do I need to send a formal demand before the court date, or is the check enough? Also, I only presented the check through the bank once, and the check is not stamped with the usual "Account Closed", (because I called ahead of time and didn't want another fee), Do I NEED it stamped?

 

[Tracey]

Get a letter from the bank that the account was closed on x/x/xx. Pick uup a how to win in small claims court book from the local store or library to help you prepare your case.

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[seachell30]

Bank will not issue me a letter unless it is ordered by a Judge, they want me to Re-deposit the check, which I do not have time to do in time for the court date.