How to file a lawsuit against another person in a different state?

I have this complicated situation and do not know its procedure. I sold an iPhone on eBay and then refunded the customer because he changes his mind but he is keeping the item and refusing the send it back to me. I understand that laws rule that court meeting takes place at the location of the transaction but this is on the internet. But the origin of the merchandise is in California when he agreed to buy it. The problem is he live in NY and I'm ( the seller) live in California. If I happen to file a lawsuit, would he obligated to travel to California and attend court?

I can't imagine anyone filing a lawsuit for an iphone! Ebay should sort this out for you.

If you have to ask these questions, you really should see a lawyer. I sure hope the phone was legit as there's a lot of fake stuff on eBay and you could screw yourself.

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