small-claims-court civil-procedure new-jersey
Non payment on (Phone) Handset Lease
<p>I am in a situation where my friend was not able to get a phone contract under his name, and I being a good friend agreed to add a line to my account and leased a phone for him (all under my account).</p>

<p>Recently we had a few misunderstandings and the person decided to stop making lease payments on the device. I reached out to the person and advised him that I (we) do not own the phone, so he must either return the phone to me so I can bring it back to the Carrier or start making the lease payments, and he ignored my requests. </p>

<p>Due to the above, I am interested in bringing this person to court. Now, my question: Is that even possible?  What's the term used for this legal situation? What paper work would I file with the courts to get this moving?</p>

<p><strong>State: New Jersey</strong></p>

<p>Yes.  The term for this situation is a "civil dispute."  It can be resolved via a civil claim.  In New Jersey, for claims under $3000, you can use the Small Claims courts.  The process is designed to be followed without the assistance of counsel.  <a href="https://www.google.com/#q=new+jersey+small+claims+court" rel="nofollow">Let the internet be your guide</a>.</p>
