Sat 19 Nov 2005
Massachusetts Small Claims Court
Posted by Mark LyonCourt Name: District Court or Municipal Court, Small Claims Division
Dollar Limit: $2,000
Where To Sue: Where plaintiff or defendant resides or where defendant has regular business or is employed.
Service: Certified or registered mail, sheriff, or constable.
Hearing Date: Set by court.
Attorneys: Allowed.
Transfer: At judge's discretion, case tried under regular civil procedure of appropriate court.
Appeals: By defendant only for new trial; to Superior Court within 10 days.
Special Provisions: No libel or slander cases. Court may refer cases to mediation if both sides agree. For consumer complaints, plaintiff must make demand 30 days before filing suit; attorney's fees available; triple damages available.
Entity to Sue: Sony BMG is a Delaware-based General Partnership with its principal place of business in New York. It, however, does business in all fifty states. The Court should serve a copy of the complaint on:
- SONY BMG Music Entertainment
- c/o Corporation Service Company, Registered Agent
- 2711 Centerville Road, Suite 400
- Wilmington, DE 19808
- (302) 636-5401
Court rules may change at any time. Contact the Clerk of your local Court to verify the accuracy of this information and to get copies of any necessary forms.