JoeyBloeySmoey
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Hi,
I would like to file a small claims suit on an individual. I have a few questions below:
I spoke with the county court & they advised me that I can and possibly should file several separate suits for the different types of financial "claims" made, such as "repayment of personal loan", "repayment of service provider dues", etc. - they also advised me that proceeding claims can be denied, if the court figures that they should of fallen under a preliminary suit. My goal is to file multiple suits on them, with some potential hope that they decide not to (or can't) show on one of the suits, which may result in a default judgement. They owe the money to me & they know this, so I am trying to stack my own odds in this regard. They have limited transportation, so there is a possibility they could fail to show to court.
What I paid (with evidence or lack thereof):
I have loaned someone on a verbal agreement, money that was sent via Walmart Money orders (3) to them while they were on vacation in Puerto Rico. Their name is cited on the recipient end, as well as my name cited as the sender. I purchased their plane ticket via debit card that belonged to my name. They were the designated passenger per the flight, on the ticket.
I also loaned this person money to cover internet services and cable services to their previous address, in which they are on file for the lease as the designated residence. Both service providers have the individual on the account as a "co-operator" and collections are obligated to pursue them just as equally as myself (I had this convo with their customer service).
I paid for this person's security deposit and $300 prorated rent for the residence they currently reside in. The deposit was paid in cash, they signed their receipt, but the landlord is willing to testify that I paid the deposit for the occupant, and that they simply signed.
Questions:
For all of the above, should I only pursue a single suit, or multiple separate suits for different "reasons" - what is the best or only approach? This person has a protective order on me, but I have already cleared the intent of suit past the judge (the judge gave me a go-ahead). They are all unpaid loans (unfortunately all verbal agreements). The only thing I have evidence wise, is the timing and locations to which money was sent, but that does not disprove the money being regarded as a "gift". I'm banking on testimony for this mainly, as I know that's my only real ground.
This person may or may not have enough money to retain a lawyer. They were supposed to receive a large SSI payment in March, but I do not know where that sits currently. Can I be subjected to covering this person's attorney fees if I do not win?
I would like to file a small claims suit on an individual. I have a few questions below:
I spoke with the county court & they advised me that I can and possibly should file several separate suits for the different types of financial "claims" made, such as "repayment of personal loan", "repayment of service provider dues", etc. - they also advised me that proceeding claims can be denied, if the court figures that they should of fallen under a preliminary suit. My goal is to file multiple suits on them, with some potential hope that they decide not to (or can't) show on one of the suits, which may result in a default judgement. They owe the money to me & they know this, so I am trying to stack my own odds in this regard. They have limited transportation, so there is a possibility they could fail to show to court.
What I paid (with evidence or lack thereof):
I have loaned someone on a verbal agreement, money that was sent via Walmart Money orders (3) to them while they were on vacation in Puerto Rico. Their name is cited on the recipient end, as well as my name cited as the sender. I purchased their plane ticket via debit card that belonged to my name. They were the designated passenger per the flight, on the ticket.
I also loaned this person money to cover internet services and cable services to their previous address, in which they are on file for the lease as the designated residence. Both service providers have the individual on the account as a "co-operator" and collections are obligated to pursue them just as equally as myself (I had this convo with their customer service).
I paid for this person's security deposit and $300 prorated rent for the residence they currently reside in. The deposit was paid in cash, they signed their receipt, but the landlord is willing to testify that I paid the deposit for the occupant, and that they simply signed.
Questions:
For all of the above, should I only pursue a single suit, or multiple separate suits for different "reasons" - what is the best or only approach? This person has a protective order on me, but I have already cleared the intent of suit past the judge (the judge gave me a go-ahead). They are all unpaid loans (unfortunately all verbal agreements). The only thing I have evidence wise, is the timing and locations to which money was sent, but that does not disprove the money being regarded as a "gift". I'm banking on testimony for this mainly, as I know that's my only real ground.
This person may or may not have enough money to retain a lawyer. They were supposed to receive a large SSI payment in March, but I do not know where that sits currently. Can I be subjected to covering this person's attorney fees if I do not win?