What is the name of your state? CT
Hi All. I'm filing a small claims suit (Form JD-CV-40) in the state of CT against a former landlord for failing to return my security deposit, and I'm either confused on a number of items or I'm simply overthinking this. However, I want to make sure I do this right so any input would be appreciated.
1. The online version of the form (https://www.jud.ct.gov/WebForms/forms/CV040.pdf) contains 4 identical copies of the writ. The only difference is the note at the very bottom of each page stating "Page 2 of 5," "Page 3 of 5," etc. I did some research and found through an older set of instructions that the 1st form is the court's copy, the 2nd and 3rd form is the defendant's copy, and the 4th form is my copy. Is this still the case or do I just need to fill out 1 of these forms?
2. The instructions state that I need to server a copy of the writ and file the original with the court. If, according to #1 above, I need to fill out all 4 identical forms, does that mean that the copy is the 2nd and 3rd form and not necessarily a photo copy of one of the forms?
3. If, according to #1 above, I need to fill out all 4 identical forms, does that mean I need to get all 4 notarized?
4. There are 2 defendants in the suit. If, according to #1 above, I need to fill out all 4 identical forms, what does this mean regarding the number of copies? Do I actually have to fill out 6 forms (Page 1 1x, Page 2 2x, Page 3 2x, and Page 4 1x) so that 2 forms can be served to each defendant?
5. A big problem is that I've moved from CT to CA. Will I have any problems getting these forms notarized by a Public Notary that's commissioned by the state of CA? I would hate to travel to CT just to get a couple of forms notarized.
Hi All. I'm filing a small claims suit (Form JD-CV-40) in the state of CT against a former landlord for failing to return my security deposit, and I'm either confused on a number of items or I'm simply overthinking this. However, I want to make sure I do this right so any input would be appreciated.
1. The online version of the form (https://www.jud.ct.gov/WebForms/forms/CV040.pdf) contains 4 identical copies of the writ. The only difference is the note at the very bottom of each page stating "Page 2 of 5," "Page 3 of 5," etc. I did some research and found through an older set of instructions that the 1st form is the court's copy, the 2nd and 3rd form is the defendant's copy, and the 4th form is my copy. Is this still the case or do I just need to fill out 1 of these forms?
2. The instructions state that I need to server a copy of the writ and file the original with the court. If, according to #1 above, I need to fill out all 4 identical forms, does that mean that the copy is the 2nd and 3rd form and not necessarily a photo copy of one of the forms?
3. If, according to #1 above, I need to fill out all 4 identical forms, does that mean I need to get all 4 notarized?
4. There are 2 defendants in the suit. If, according to #1 above, I need to fill out all 4 identical forms, what does this mean regarding the number of copies? Do I actually have to fill out 6 forms (Page 1 1x, Page 2 2x, Page 3 2x, and Page 4 1x) so that 2 forms can be served to each defendant?
5. A big problem is that I've moved from CT to CA. Will I have any problems getting these forms notarized by a Public Notary that's commissioned by the state of CA? I would hate to travel to CT just to get a couple of forms notarized.
