Discussion»Statements»Rosie's Corner» Excluding DIVORCE (about 50% of us) ever sue anyone for anything or been sued? How did it go? Did you win/lose/draw?
I recently had to take someone to court. We had a "lease to own" contract for a house I was selling ... and I had to file to remove them from the property, and then foreclose. They still owe me over $20,000 in unpaid months, late fees, taxes, and attorney fees.
Condolences m'dear. $20K is a bigly amount to be owed! What do you do when what you are awarded by the court the defendents don't pay? Re-sue? I hope you get your money Walt. Thank you for your reply and Happy Tuesday! :)
The police took a man to court for violent assault against me, and they won.
I threatened to report to a newspaper if a shop didn't give me the money for a saddle they had sold for me. The threat of loss of business was enough to make them cough up the cash instantly.
On another occasion, I threatened to take a company to the ombudsman for insisting on charging far more than specified in the quote and contract. That too worked instantly.
Years ago, I did lose out to a bad builder. He had absconded and become untraceable - otherwise, I would have sured for the costs required to repair his work
I've been lucky. Other than these instances, I've never had the need to sue.
WOW! That's some history kiddo! My stepdad was involved in a very bad accident from which he never recovered. My mom got an attorney and sued and got hundreds of thousands of dollars which she needed to care for him. Other than being divorced I have never personally been in any situation where suing was required and I've never been sued. I wonder how many folks can say that? I'm gonna ask. Thank you for your thoughtful reply bw. Appreciate it.
Walt O'Reagun 