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Which court to use, what it costs, and how to file, for your state and city.

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Where to file depends on the facts, and filing in the wrong place can get a case dismissed. Confirm with the court before you file.

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General information to help you get organized, last checked November 1, 2026. It isn't legal advice, and SueYou isn't a law firm. Laws change and every case is different, so confirm anything important with a lawyer or the court. No lawyer has reviewed this page yet.