Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida

I went about purchasing a motor from a Jason Price 3 months ago. I have him in cash $975 and he was supposed to get the motor delivered to the states from Japan. He ended up going about it in an illegal way without my knowledge and the motor got crushed by customs from what he said. Now I just want my money back and he is avoiding me. Its been 3 months and everytime he says we will meet to get money he has a different excuse. I want to take him to small claims court but not sure what we need. I don't have a bill of sale because he was a friend of mine or at least I thought. He is now threatening to sue me for "slander" when I have done no such thing. What can I do to get my money back? Thank you.


Asked on 10/14/09, 4:50 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Angelo Marino Angelo Marino Jr. PA

Sue in small claims court.

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Answered on 10/14/09, 5:09 pm
Lesly Longa Longa Law P.A.

You should always do a bill of sale. You can still take him to small claims court, and you can represent yourself. You have a verbal agreement. In Hillsborough County you can fill out everything online. I'm not sure about Pinellas County but you can check with the Clerk of Court.

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Answered on 10/15/09, 11:24 am
Sarah Grosse Sarah Grosse, Esquire

You can still sue in small claims without a bill of sale. Look to the Clerk of Court website for the county you live in for instructions and forms (eg. do a search for "Clerk of Court Pinellas County"). It's all explained in every language for every possible litigant in FL.

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Answered on 10/17/09, 6:25 pm


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