Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida

Computer Was Gift / Employer Wants It Back

My employer purchased a computer for me in July 2005 as a college graduation gift. I recently left the company and he wants it back. However, I have several emails that demonstrate it was a gift (''Enjoy it in good health and happy graduation!'', ''You deserve it!'', etc.).

Can I legally keep the computer? Are emails considered evidence in small claims court (if it should come to that)?


Asked on 5/20/06, 5:56 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Barry Kaufman The Law Office of Barry W. Kaufman

Re: Computer Was Gift / Employer Wants It Back

I think you can make a case the PC was a gift. The e-mials are not admissible by themselves - you would want him to testify he wrote the e-mails, and that he wrote the content of the e-mails (see the difference?).

Is it worth the laptop? If yes, keep it and let him sue you for it. If not, return it to him in pristine condition.

good luck

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Answered on 5/22/06, 1:48 pm


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