I gave someone a $2000 deposit to build a deck. I never saw the guy again - He skipped town, and the police got involved.
He was arrested and is currently in jail (for ripping me off as well as other crimes).
I want to get my money back. I have a signed contract, a signed receipt for the deposit, and a copy of the cashed check.
Can I sue him in small claims court if he is in jail?
If so, what would I enter for his address and phone number on the complaint / summons forms?
Although the check was made out to (and cashed by) a single person, the contract was signed by both him and another individual - someone that was presented as being his partner in a deck building company. Would I have better luck suing this other individual since he is not currently in jail? (or perhaps both of them as co-defendants?)
I appreciate any advice anyone can provide.
Thank you
He was arrested and is currently in jail (for ripping me off as well as other crimes).
I want to get my money back. I have a signed contract, a signed receipt for the deposit, and a copy of the cashed check.
Can I sue him in small claims court if he is in jail?
If so, what would I enter for his address and phone number on the complaint / summons forms?
Although the check was made out to (and cashed by) a single person, the contract was signed by both him and another individual - someone that was presented as being his partner in a deck building company. Would I have better luck suing this other individual since he is not currently in jail? (or perhaps both of them as co-defendants?)
I appreciate any advice anyone can provide.
Thank you