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How can I file a small claim against a company from another state?
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I live in Arkansas and I am owed money from a travel company in Florida have contacted them numerous times talked with the bbb of florida and filed a complaint with the ftc I'm fed up with it so I'm ready to let the legal system handel it. thanks

 

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hope, Arkansas

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BBB of southeast florida, and filed complaint with the FTC

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August 23 4:13 PM (12 minutes and 32 seconds later)
         
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Arkansas does not currently allow small claims lawsuits against individuals out of state. Arkansas claims must be filed in the county of residence for the defendant or the county in which the actions in question were to have taken place.

Therefore, it would seem that your best bet would be to file in the small claims court of the Florida county in which the travel company is located.

If you know in which city the travel company is located I can direct you to the proper small claims court and procedures.

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August 23 4:17 PM (4 minutes and 5 seconds later)
         
Reply to Matt Kesler's Post: the company is located in coral springs florida 33065 also can I file against a travel company?
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August 23 4:22 PM (4 minutes and 49 seconds later)
         
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Yes, you can file the claim against the travel company.

Coral Springs is in Broward County Florida. Therefore, the Broward County courts would be where you'd need to file the claim.

Information on filing in small claims court in Broward County can be found here:

http://www.browardclerk.org/bccoc2/faqforms.asp?#TypesofForms

You may also consider contacting the Broward County Clerk of Courts at (954) 831-6565. This way you can speak to an actual court official who can explain the procedure for filing in the courts and detail any fees or other procedures that would apply to your specific case.

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