Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

Hi, I bought a laptop for my ex boyfriend over a year ago that cost about 1400dollars. He has not paid a cent back and I am tired of waiting, is there any way I can sue him? he has a green card but lives in Mexico. I have the paid receipt on my bank card and online statement. He did not sign anything since it was supposed to be a mutual agreement.


Asked on 7/17/12, 4:12 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Bryan Whipple Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law

You could consider suing in either Mexico or California. I can only speak to California.

Yes, a suit in California is possible. However, it would be complicated and expensive. You couldn't use Small Claims Court. Service of process on the defendant alone could be a problem. See Code of Civil Procedure sections 413.10(c) and 415.40.

If you were successful, and got a judgment (probably a default judgment), how would you go about collecting the judgment from him?

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Answered on 7/17/12, 5:38 pm


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