How do you sue someone in Georgia when you live in Michigan?

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LawsuitYou need to find a jurisdiction that will take the case. Consult an attorney and they can tell you what venues would be available. You may have to file the case in Georgia, or in a Federal Court. If the reason for the law suit arose in a certain place, such as an accident, you may have to file at the location of the accident. More Contributor OpinionsThe plaintiff must sue in the defendant in the state court of personal jurisdiction, meaning you sue an individual in the state in which they reside.

You cannot sue someone in your state if the person is not a resident of the state, has never been in the state (vehicle accidents do not apply) or does not have or do business in the state.

To bring suit in a United States District Court under the federal law on diversity jurisdiction, the amount in controversy must be in excess of $75,000 and there must be grounds pertaining to personal and subject matter jurisdiction. Regardless of the court of venue, all civil judgments must be filed and executed under the laws of the state in which the defendant resides. The exception to that action may be made in specific cases concerning the IRS, and Immigration issues.