[DiamondJim]

More info on the guy that took my money(Martin Robertson) http://racingsouthwest.com/forums/in...opic=60965&hl=

[xgoater]

Jim,

Have you thought about filing a claim in small claim court? I'm not familiar with Georgia law, but most states are similar. You don't need an attorney, the claim form is relatively simple, and the filing fees are nominal. Once it's filed, he or his attorney need to appear in court. If they don't, you automatically get judgment in favor of you. With a judgment in hand, you can then get a legal garnishment on his wages. It's not much more work than you have already expended, but it would be worth it, IMO.

I had a problem with a damaged part I received and I screwed around with the guy for two months. I finally told him I was going to file small claims (no bluff, I was!) and he could spend 10 times more on an attorney or a plane ticket to appear in court. Golly, things got settled within a week. I was almost disappointed because I was looking forward to him telling the judge the same garbage he had been giving me.

These type of cases are exactly what small claims court is designed for. Anyway, just offering an option for you. For what it's worth............

Terry

[DiamondJim]

Originally Posted by xgoater

Jim,

Have you thought about filing a claim in small claim court? I'm not familiar with Georgia law, but most states are similar. You don't need an attorney, the claim form is relatively simple, and the filing fees are nominal. Once it's filed, he or his attorney need to appear in court. If they don't, you automatically get judgment in favor of you. With a judgment in hand, you can then get a legal garnishment on his wages. It's not much more work than you have already expended, but it would be worth it, IMO.

I had a problem with a damaged part I received and I screwed around with the guy for two months. I finally told him I was going to file small claims (no bluff, I was!) and he could spend 10 times more on an attorney or a plane ticket to appear in court. Golly, things got settled within a week. I was almost disappointed because I was looking forward to him telling the judge the same garbage he had been giving me.

These type of cases are exactly what small claims court is designed for. Anyway, just offering an option for you. For what it's worth............

Terry

If I could find out if this guy has a real job I might file in magistrate court here, I am not sure if a judgement here would allow me to garnish his pay in New Mexico? If he has a bank account I could get a FiFa and go against that if he was here. FWIW, I have several rental properties and have used magistrate court in the past. If a deadbeat hides it is very difficult to serve and even harder to collect. Anyone here in the FBI? Any Federal laws involved/violated? 500.00 bucks enough to go after this bum? Thanks -Jim