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re: Have any of y'all ever represented yourself in small claims court?
Posted on 4/25/25 at 6:25 am to FAT SEXY
Posted on 4/25/25 at 6:25 am to FAT SEXY
My truck was towed while I was ordering lunch. They claimed I was parked in a lot for tenants only. The fact that it happened so fast meant the d***head tow driver was just waiting for someone to park there. There were two no parking signs, one was face down on the concrete about 30’ away and the other one was facing the opposite direction so that it could not be read coming from my direction. I took photos of them and went to court. I got my $300 back.
I am not a lawyer but I loved watching Boston Legal.
I am not a lawyer but I loved watching Boston Legal.
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Posted on 4/25/25 at 6:32 am to FAT SEXY
quote:hard to say. ifv they show up, you get a default judged but then you have to nag the sheriff's department to confiscate their assets and that's a huge pain.
Was it worth the effort for you?
Posted on 4/25/25 at 6:44 am to FAT SEXY
I sued Delta Airlines in small claims court because they destroyed my dive bag and some scuba equipment. About $600 total and they just ignored me.
Delta hired some high dollar law firm in NOLA and had the case removed to Federal Court - - literally wanting to a make a Federal case out of it.
I made it my personal mission to become subject matter expert on the Federal baggage handling law they were hanging their hat on and was able to file briefs to have the case returned to small claims court.
I guess the finally stopped and realized how much money they were spending on this small claim. Delta probably had $20k in attorney fees when they finally asked me what I wanted. By this point I was pissed and arbitrarily said $5,000.
They cut me a check and the case was dismissed.
So, what could have originally been resolved for an apology and $600 ended up costing Delta somewhere around $25k-$30k just because they were stupid and wanted to automatically fight.
Delta hired some high dollar law firm in NOLA and had the case removed to Federal Court - - literally wanting to a make a Federal case out of it.
I made it my personal mission to become subject matter expert on the Federal baggage handling law they were hanging their hat on and was able to file briefs to have the case returned to small claims court.
I guess the finally stopped and realized how much money they were spending on this small claim. Delta probably had $20k in attorney fees when they finally asked me what I wanted. By this point I was pissed and arbitrarily said $5,000.
They cut me a check and the case was dismissed.
So, what could have originally been resolved for an apology and $600 ended up costing Delta somewhere around $25k-$30k just because they were stupid and wanted to automatically fight.
Posted on 4/25/25 at 8:26 am to Barrister
Tell me more. This could be a great thread.
Posted on 4/25/25 at 9:28 am to Porpus
I don't think you sound like the good guy in this story. She saounds crazy but you also sound like POS.
This post was edited on 4/25/25 at 9:29 am
Posted on 4/25/25 at 9:34 am to Bert Macklin FBI
I love this thread.
Gives me hope at restitution one day.
Gives me hope at restitution one day.
Posted on 4/25/25 at 9:38 am to DonJuanDaMiles
quote:Pets. they are called pets.
my emotional support animals
Emotional support is a term used by weak people. fragile and insecure. Theyre fricking pets
Posted on 4/25/25 at 10:03 am to Bert Macklin FBI
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I don't think you sound like the good guy in this story. She saounds crazy but you also sound like POS.
My first thought as well - why was she scared?
Posted on 4/25/25 at 10:27 am to 98eagle
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Express Oil showed up to court with a lawyer and their oil change specialist and approached me before the case started. They wanted to settle for half of what I told them it cost me. I told them to shove it. The Lawyer told me I would lose the case since he was smarter than me and I would get nothing.
If I was negotiating with someone, and I thought I was smarter than them, I would never ever tell them that.
Posted on 4/25/25 at 10:51 am to Barrister
that is the way to win. but you will be compensated well below minimum wage for the effort
Posted on 4/25/25 at 10:55 am to FAT SEXY
Yep. Easy as hell. AI can help with documents etc
Won over 10k w interest.
Won over 10k w interest.
Posted on 4/25/25 at 1:49 pm to AuburnTigers
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quote:
my emotional support animals
Pets. they are called pets.
Maybe his "Emotional Support Animals" moonlighted at Hooters.
Posted on 4/25/25 at 1:49 pm to AuburnTigers
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quote:
my emotional support animals
Pets. they are called pets.
Maybe his "Emotional Support Animals" moonlighted at Hooters.
Posted on 4/25/25 at 2:06 pm to DonJuanDaMiles
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I paid a deposit and then was told my emotional support animals
So you’re one of those people?
Posted on 4/25/25 at 2:24 pm to FAT SEXY
I sued a roofer that repaired a roof leak and the roof kept leaking - it was a pain in the arse.
He ended up fixing it, but it was exhausting having to go to court. It was exhausting because he blocked my number so I went to court.
I hate a thief
He ended up fixing it, but it was exhausting having to go to court. It was exhausting because he blocked my number so I went to court.
I hate a thief
Posted on 4/25/25 at 3:12 pm to Mr Clean
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The only time I go in the courthouse is to pay property tax yearly.
Why even go then when you can pay online in most counties and parishes now?
Posted on 4/25/25 at 3:31 pm to Gorilla Ball
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I sued a roofer that repaired a roof leak and the roof kept leaking - it was a pain in the arse.
He ended up fixing it, but it was exhausting having to go to court. It was exhausting because he blocked my number so I went to court.
I hate a thief
Brings to mind a pet peeve/story. Friend was renovating a house and complaining about A/C prices. He asked me if I knew anyone. All I did was, tell him who I used for A/C work at my house because they were always solid with me- good on maintenance, and replaced a unit once for a reasonable price. He got a quote from them and later complained to me- repeatedly- how high they were. So he went with someone else. Then more than once, he made a point to remind me "I got a much better price than the people that YOU recommended to me." Keep in mind-- I didn't volunteer this reference, or tell him they'd be the best for the job. All I did was answer his question when he asked.
Well as it turned out, the dude my friend hired took whatever part of the money he gave them, did a fraction of the work, then never showed up again and blocked his number. Then he had to hire a lawyer to sue them, and so he paid a lawyer to go get a judgment against the guy that has of course never been paid.
That was the absolute last time I ever recommended anyone to that dude.
Posted on 4/25/25 at 3:31 pm to ChatGPT of LA
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Yep. Easy as hell. AI can help with documents etc
Username fits
Posted on 4/25/25 at 3:45 pm to ExtraGravy
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Brings to mind a pet peeve/story
LOL this is exactly why I try not to recommend "my guy" for anything. They either complain about them not doing a good job or they bitch at me about them being too high. They always forget they approached me about it. Then don't even ask me. Drives me fricking crazy.
Posted on 4/25/25 at 4:12 pm to FAT SEXY
Not small claims.
I won custody of my daughter with no attorney. The attorney I retained took my deposit and went MIA.
Anyway won custody then got in touch with the BAR and kicked the attorney's arse on his home court.
Be friendly with folks in those buildings downtown and make them want to help you is all I would say to anyone. It's just forms and knowing the right ones and what to say.
I didn't go to RICE. I have a 2sq. mile town HS edgumcation. WampusCat. The only thing I had going for me is I was young and trying to do the right thing. Those healthy women downtown appreciated that and helped with the right forms and right words.
You can do it
I won custody of my daughter with no attorney. The attorney I retained took my deposit and went MIA.
Anyway won custody then got in touch with the BAR and kicked the attorney's arse on his home court.
Be friendly with folks in those buildings downtown and make them want to help you is all I would say to anyone. It's just forms and knowing the right ones and what to say.
I didn't go to RICE. I have a 2sq. mile town HS edgumcation. WampusCat. The only thing I had going for me is I was young and trying to do the right thing. Those healthy women downtown appreciated that and helped with the right forms and right words.
You can do it
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