SPECIAL NOTE: THE TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL IS PURSUING VIOLATIONS OF THE COMPUTER HACKING & SPYWARE LAWS IN YOUR STATE. EVEN IF YOU WISH TO SUE ON OYUR OWN, OR IF YOU HAVE AN ATTORNEY, YOU SHOULD STILL COMPLETE THE ONLINE COMPLAINT FORM. [MORE INFORMATION]

Court Name: Justice Court

Dollar Limit:: $5,000.

Where To Sue: Where defendant resides. Contracts where performance expected.

Service: Certified mail by clerk of court, sheriff, constable, or court-approved adult.

Hearing Date: Set by court.

Attorneys: Allowed.

Transfer: Defendant may file a written motion to transfer as provided by the rules governing Justice Courts.

Appeals: By either side for new trial; to County Court within 10 days.

Special Provisions: No equitable relief. Jury trial available if requested at least one day before trial. Right to sue may not be transferred. Collection agents and commercial lenders may not sue.

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.