Leonia, NJ asked in Civil Litigation for New Jersey

Q: SubpoenasThe plaintiff in a NJ civil case is trying to subpoena bank records in the state of GA, GA has stated they

don't have to comply with NJ laws. Both parties reside in NJ. What to do?

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Noel Rivers
Noel Rivers
Answered
  • Hackensack, NJ
  • Licensed in New Jersey

A: There are many companies that can properly serve subpoenas to out of state companies. Often, when an out of state company receives a subpoena that was properly served, it complies with the subpoena. Subpoenas sent without proper service can be ignored by the receiving company.

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