Arizona is $10k or less, the statue of limitations is 3 years for an oral contract in arizona also.
Arizona is $10k or less, the statue of limitations is 3 years for an oral contract in arizona also.
My personal thoughts.
I would suggest to them an easy payment plan.
You could file a civil action but you would waste the filing fee as the court in your state would have no personal jurisdiction over the defendant and the case would be tossed. The only way the court could find personal jurisdiction is under a long arm statute and you would have to research the law on that and see if the defendant's actions are covered by the long arm statute. You would probably have to prove that in court, especially if the defendant answers with that affirmative defense.
You would also have to have a physical address for the defendant and have that person served after filing.
You should consult a local attorney. You often can get an initial consultation for free.
Thanks again for your responses. Here's the thing. I checked up on what has to be done, and I'm wondering, do you think it would hurt or help if I were to inform them that I plan to pursue legal actions. I would prefer to not go through the long process of filing a claim, paying additional money, waiting on a date, and then waiting to be paid. I would like to think that they may decide to just send the money as opposed to going through this as well. But then again, they may decide to want to go through with it and draw it out more. They may not accept the summons and then I would have to pay additional to have them served. What do you think?
Being its a business debt you have the right to call, email, and try to collect your money by any LAWFUL means. However the "Im going to take you to court" phrase, most people dont care about. But I'd try it and see what kind of reaction you get, if this doesn't solve the problem you only have two options, sue them in civil court or take a loss and learn from it. If im not mistaken at least here you have to pay to serve them automatically.