Problem
On January 3, 2016, Shelly bought a new computer from The Connected Shop. The terms were net 30 days with interest of 5.5 percent on overdue accounts. The bill for the computer was $2,500. It is now February 4, 2017 and Shelly has not yet paid for the computer. The Connected Shop has hired us to collect on the account. Answer the following questions:
i. Describe two preliminary matters that you as a law clerk would attend to before opening a file in this matter.
ii. Explain two ways that we might attempt to collect the debt before commencing litigation.
iii. Describe one way that we can find out where Shelly lives.
iv. Calculate how much Shelly owes The Connected Shop as of February 4, 2017, including prejudgment interest.
v. In which court would we sue Shelly?