VIC Where to Lodge civil action?

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Ben Newman

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I am based in Victoria. though I would like to start a civil action against someone in NSW about Items purchase not being delivered. Items value $14500. Do I lodge in NSW or VIC?
 

Rod

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First look at your contract and see what that says about which laws/jurisdiction applies. If silent, file in the local Maggies Court.
 

Ben Newman

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Hi Rod, There was no contract as such. Just a written agreement via text of the items sold and agreement to deliver. By local Maggies Court, do you mean my local in VIC?
 

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Yes