beangirl46 Posted July 5, 2006 Posted July 5, 2006 Hey everyone, I want a DVD (that cost about 35 dollars) back from the ex I broke up with in January. I had lent it to him to watch. I'm emailing him asking for it back. As he has not responded for my requests for other things I wanted back, should I also tell him that I will file a complaint in small claims court if he doesn't return it by a specified date? It seems like a silly threat to have to make over such a small thing as a DVD. But I do want it back, and believe I should have it back. And I also don't mind giving him a hard time. Let me know. Thanks. -BeanGirl
FredTravels Posted July 5, 2006 Posted July 5, 2006 It is gonna cost you at LEAST that to file the claim. I might be more inclined to simply be a pest to him. Why not go to a local porno shop and gather as many subscription cards as you can from the gay magazines. Place an ad for a ridiculously priced iPOD with the please call between 11pm and 6am. I work the late shift.
climbergirl Posted July 5, 2006 Posted July 5, 2006 IMO, just suck it up and buy another. In my state it costs around $250 to file a claim--and an item worth $35 just isn't worth it if it doesn't have sentimental value and is easily replaced.
BaileyBear Posted July 5, 2006 Posted July 5, 2006 You may think you are doing it for the principle of the matter but to him it is just going to scream you're not over him. Either way, don't be so cheap man.
Author beangirl46 Posted July 5, 2006 Author Posted July 5, 2006 It costs $15 to file a claim in this city. Plus, I would be giving a hard time to someone with a history of disrespecting women and girls. Think it might be worth it?
blind_otter Posted July 5, 2006 Posted July 5, 2006 Not really. Isn't there a limit to how much monetary value the item must have in order to file a court claim? I'd think there would be, otherwise people would be clogging up the court system with random, stupid stuff.
Author beangirl46 Posted July 5, 2006 Author Posted July 5, 2006 ehh, fine then, I won't file a court claim. It'll just be among my many fantasies. I'm studying to be a lawyer, so maybe I'll just enforce my principles through other lawsuits on behalf of other people who have been wronged in worse ways.
SoleMate Posted July 6, 2006 Posted July 6, 2006 To my knowledge, my state does not have a statutory requirement for minimum value for a small claims action. The filing fee is around $35 though. And you typically have to spend several hours waiting for your case to be called. On the other hand, if you can demonstrate by a preponderance of the evidence (an easy standard) that it is yours and he has it, you will win in court. You will also get the satisfaction of making him waste an afternoon. Depending on what he does with his time, this could really be a way to needle him. HOWEVER...even though you clearly CAN bring this suit, I strongly advise against it. It's mean spirited and negative. No matter how bad he deserves it, YOU deserve better than to spite him like this. Living well is the best revenge.
clandestinidad Posted July 6, 2006 Posted July 6, 2006 I'm curious what the other items still in his possession are. Can you tell us? Do you want them back too, or are you just interested in the DVD?
westernxer Posted July 6, 2006 Posted July 6, 2006 The fact that you want to give him a hard time by taking him to court over an item you could buy on eBay for half price shows how much of a stud he really is. How's that for a run-on?
Author beangirl46 Posted July 6, 2006 Author Posted July 6, 2006 The other items in his possession are: 1) Another DVD, I think. (But I don't really like that one that much anyway.) and 2) The emails I wrote him over a 3 year time period (I wanted copies of them, he hasn't responded to my 3 requests made at intervals over a 3 month time period.) I can't bring a claim for those though, because it's not like I "own" them. Yes, although I think his reaction if I brought a claim would be to be 1) greatly annoyed, 2) angry, 3) accusing me that I'm out to get him, and 4) utlimately, extremely flattered and attracted to me. A kind of sick combination, eh? You know, you're right, he is a stud. . . when he's not being an a**h***. When he's at his best, he's really good. Love, or whatever the heck it was, is a very confusing thing. But anyway, thanks to y'all, I've decided not to bring a claim or even make any contact. Y'all rock.
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