Sue town in small claims court?

Asked 8 months ago - Massapequa, NY

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a town truck damaged my fence. I filed a notice of claim within 90 days, the monetary value of the damage would be in the small claims area, about $3500.OO would this be a small claims matter or would i have to go to the next level because their a town?

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    Chicago Lawsuit / Dispute Attorney
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    Answered October 10, 2012 13:09. Jurisdiction against the municipality probably lies at "the next level" as you put it and not in small claims court.

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