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Town Justice Court
3223 Union Road
Cheektowaga, NY  14227
(716) 686-3436
Fax: 686-3553
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Town of Cheektowaga - Court

Small Claims
Phone (716) 686-3459
Fax: (716) 686-3585


Small Claims is an informal court where individuals can sue for money damages only up to $3,000 maximum in the Town and Village Court. Claims over $3000 but not exceeding $5,000 can be direct to a City Court.  The person or business MUST reside or have an office for business in the Town of Cheektowaga.

To start a small claim, come to the Court and complete a simple form in which you will need the name and address of the party to be sued. A filing fee of $10 is required for claims up to $1,000 or $15 for claims up to $3,000. A future court date will be scheduled.

For further inquiries: http://www.courts.state.ny.us/courts/townandvillage/faqs.shtml#small

For Free Forms, Instructions and Information on starting a Small Claims Case:  http://www.nycourts.gov/courts/nyc/smallclaims/forms.shtml


Landlord/Tenant
Phone: (716) 686-3459   Fax: (716)686-3585

In a Justice Court; you SHOULD have an attorney prepare the necessary eviction paperwork. Contact the court for further information if you see it necessary to prepare the necessary documents yourself.

For free Forms, Instructions and Information on Civil:  Landlord/Tenant Action:  http://www.nycourts.gov/courts/nyc/civil/forms.shtml

 

 

 

 
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