xtremeskiing
Junior Member
New York, Nassau County; New Jersey, Essex County
Hi, a company sold me a defective product which caused thousands of dollars worth of damage to my property when it exploded. Estimated value is at $7000.
If I can sue them in my home state I can recover up to $5000, which I would be OK with. Lose $2000 and avoid the headache of retaining a lawyer. First question I have is, by shipping to New York, does that qualify as doing business in New York. Much like that lawyer who sued his client even though the client never set foot in NY.
If I sue them in their state (NJ), it wouldn't be a problem because I'm close, but my limit is $3000, and that is not OK with me. My second question is if anyone can give me general information about the NJ Special Civil Division. What I gather so far is that it is like a hybrid small claims-real civil which covers $3k-$15K. Information on this special civil division is sparse. Is it something that an intelligent individual can handle without a lawyer (it is permitted)? Is it informal like small claims or is it a circus. I have successfully defended myself in full civil court before against real good lawyers, I'm no dope as my whole family is lawyers...every family needs a token scientist. Unfortunately all of my relatives are not NJ-Bar except one who can not fit a minor thing like this in his work load (new lawyer).
Hi, a company sold me a defective product which caused thousands of dollars worth of damage to my property when it exploded. Estimated value is at $7000.
If I can sue them in my home state I can recover up to $5000, which I would be OK with. Lose $2000 and avoid the headache of retaining a lawyer. First question I have is, by shipping to New York, does that qualify as doing business in New York. Much like that lawyer who sued his client even though the client never set foot in NY.
If I sue them in their state (NJ), it wouldn't be a problem because I'm close, but my limit is $3000, and that is not OK with me. My second question is if anyone can give me general information about the NJ Special Civil Division. What I gather so far is that it is like a hybrid small claims-real civil which covers $3k-$15K. Information on this special civil division is sparse. Is it something that an intelligent individual can handle without a lawyer (it is permitted)? Is it informal like small claims or is it a circus. I have successfully defended myself in full civil court before against real good lawyers, I'm no dope as my whole family is lawyers...every family needs a token scientist. Unfortunately all of my relatives are not NJ-Bar except one who can not fit a minor thing like this in his work load (new lawyer).