I am being sued by Synchrony Bank (OC) for $3758.00.
In the complaint it states:
1. There is due to Plaintiff from Defendant upon an Account the sum of $3758.00
2. A copy of said Account is attached hereto as Exhibit A
3. Although due demand has been made, the Defendent has failed to liquidate the balance due and owing.
The only Exhibit A is a final Paypal statement dated 9/10/23 showing an amount $3,758.00
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I denied all three. And filed a Motion Dismiss due to wrong jurisdiction at 17 miles away. My municipal court handles small claims and is 2.5 miles away. I attached a screen shot of the google maps difference of both.
I looked at the online docket today, and discover that a letter is coming to me from the court. The court want a discovery plan done with the Plaintiffs attorney, 7 days prior to a pre-trial meeting with the magistrate on 9/24/24. The lawyer on the case is 215 miles away and the letter states that there is no "phone option" for the pre-trial meeting.
I'm just looking for other opinions on this situation. My primary defense would be securitization and discovery/interrogatories aimed at that. I am willing to settle but not for the amount I figure the plaintiffs attorney is looking for. My goal is 30% if I can get it.
I'd appreciate any opinions on this case. I find it odd that the only exhibit is a single page of one statement. I have a feeling the magistrate is gonna deny the improper venue.