I am unsure as to where to file my small claims court case - Lewiston, Idaho or in Washington state. The business that owes me money was in Lewistion, Idaho; however, the business and the defendant now reside in Deer Park, Washington. I have spoken to both the Idaho District Court and the Washington District Court. I was informed by Idaho that if I filed my case with them; got a judgment in my favor that I would have to turn around and file a foreign judgment with the Washington District Court in the Spokane County where the defendant resides. At this point I do not know how much that would be but the Whatman county was $79.00.
So I am wanting to know if it would be simpler to file in the county where the defendant resider which is two hours north of where I live? It would cost me more in gas and possibly more time off work to do this.
So I am wanting to know if it would be simpler to file in the county where the defendant resider which is two hours north of where I live? It would cost me more in gas and possibly more time off work to do this.
