I believe the $$ threshold you are thinking of deals with venue. Small debts must be sought in that person's jurisdiction. Although the B/R trustee can serve nationwide, it must still establish minimum contacts for personal jurisdiction. Purchasing under an open account may, or may not, be enough to establish that personal jurisdiction to sue in the California court. Paul Paul S. Martin, Esq. Law Offices of Paul S. Martin & Associates, P.A. 2134 Hollywood Boulevard Hollywood, FL 33020 USA Phone 954.923.4604 Telefax 954.923.6545 ___________________________ This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is directed. The information contained in this E-mail message is privileged, confidential, and may be protected from disclosure; please be aware that any other use, printing, copying, disclosure or dissemination of this communication may be subject to legal restriction or sanction. If you think that you have received this E-mail message in error, please immediately reply to the sender. In a message dated 10/2/2012 5:05:44 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, Tracye@solovelawfirm.com writes: Does anyone know if a duly appointed trustee in a BK pending in California can bring an action in California against a Florida entity for collection of an open account? Debtor filed in California, after shipping to a Florida entity. I recall some discussion in a seminar that seemed to indicate that the action could be commenced in California (against a Florida entity) if the amount owed to the debtor in BK met some threshold $$ requirement. Unfortunately, I can’t remember the specifics. Any help will be appreciated. Tracye K. Solove, Attorney at Law Certified Civil Circuit Mediator _Tracye@solovelawfirm.com_ (mip://031f1c08/Tracye@solovelawfirm.com) Kendallwood Office Park One 12002 Southwest 128th Court Suite 201 Miami, Florida 33186 Phone: (305) 612-0800 Facsimile: (305) 612-0801 _http://www.solovelawfirm.com_ (http://www.solovelawfirm.com/) Providing Statewide Legal Services in the areas of Commercial Collections and Recovery, Creditors' Rights, Commercial Landlord/Tenant and Real Estate Foreclosures This transmission is intended to be delivered only to the named addressee(s) and may contain information which is confidential, proprietary, attorney work-product or attorney-client privileged. If this notification is received by anyone other than the intended recipient(s), the recipient(s) should immediately notify the undersigned by E-MAIL and by telephone and obtain instructions as to the disposal of the transmitted material. In no event shall this material be read, used, copied, reproduced, stored or retained by anyone other than the intended recipient(s) except with the express written consent of the sender. Thank you. From: clc-discussion-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org [mailto:clc-discussion-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org] On Behalf Of Chip Bachara Sent: Monday, September 10, 2012 12:58 PM To: clc-discussion@lists.flabarrpptl.org Subject: [CLC-Discussion] Expert needed for diminution in value All, I am looking for someone to serve as a potential expert witness in a case where construction of a large home was halted due to numerous construction defects. We need someone to testify as to the diminution in value of the home based on the status of construction and the defects in the home. We are looking for someone in the Ft. Myers to Tampa to Orlando area that has experience testifying in court. You may reply to me directly at _cbachara@bachargroup.com_ (mailto:cbachara@bachargroup.com) Thanks! Chip Bachara Board Certified in Construction Law Direct Dial (904) 562-1066 Telecopier (904) 562-1061 email: _cbachara@bacharagroup.com_ (mailto:bzimmerman@bacharagroup.com) BACHARA CONSTRUCTION LAW GROUP Confidentiality Notice: This message is being sent by or on behalf of a lawyer. It is intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This communication may contain information that is proprietary, privileged or confidential or otherwise legally exempt from disclosure. If you are not the named addressee, you are not authorized to read, print, retain, copy or disseminate this message or any part of it. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail and delete all copies of the message. _______________________________________________ CLC-Discussion mailing list CLC-Discussion@lists.flabarrpptl.org http://mailman.fsr.com/mailman/listinfo/clc-discussion