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    Feb 16, 2010, 10:07 AM
    How long do I have to file a small claims case in nyc?
    I billed a client last fall and now they are refusing to pay the final $1200. How long can I wait to file a case? I will be out of town frequently for the next month and I don't want to miss the court date. Can I wait till April to file in NYC?
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    Feb 16, 2010, 11:38 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by khattata View Post
    i billed a client last fall and now they are refusing to pay the final $1200. how long can i wait to file a case? I will be out of town frequently for the next month and I don't want to miss the court date. can i wait till april to file in NYC?
    In the state of New York, you have six years from the date of the last payment:
    New York Statutes of Limitations

    You can always file now and if the court schedules on a date that you won't be in town, you can request that the hearing be scheduled at a later date.
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