Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

loss of personal property

if a person has possession of another persons property, and denies access to, destroys, disposes of, or keeps said property because he is angry or mistakenly believes he is owed something and is sued in small claims court, can or will the judge charge the person with crimes and/or levy fines in addition to what the plaintiff was asking for? that is if the judge found defendant broke several laws by his actions, and whether or not the defendant counter sued or could show he was owed anything.


Asked on 2/04/08, 6:58 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert L. Bennett Law offices of Robert L. Bennett

Re: loss of personal property

No!

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Answered on 2/06/08, 6:00 pm
Lew Wiener Law Office of Lewis R Wiener

Re: loss of personal property

No

You should go to the police or district attorney if you believe that someone deliberately disposed of your property or refuses to return it to you.This is not a matter for Small Claims court.

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Answered on 2/04/08, 9:01 pm


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