Can I file small claims on someone who is on active duty in the military?
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Can I file small claims on someone who is on active duty in the military?
Asked on May 22, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Iowa
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You can file a lawsuit against a military person in small claims court who is on active duty in the military. The caveat is that the small claims court action could be stayed (put on hold) if the person you sued is deployed and not residing in the county where the small claims matter was filed under federal law.
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