Q: I want to take a flooring company to small claims court to get my money back for flooring I never received.
The location I got it from closed down. Do I need go to the court in the county where the closed location is or the county with their only open location?
A: It's a business. Closed or not, you can sue them where the contract was entered into, where the product was to be delivered, or any particular county where they have a principal place of business, or where the contract specifies. If they are out of business, you may be able to obtain a judgment, but it may be very difficult to collect. Consult a local attorney for assistance. But most counties offer forms online to get through the small claims process in general sessions court.
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