Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Indiana

If a roommate damages property in a house I own (and subsequently goes to jail) can I sell their belongings to cover the costs of the damages?


Asked on 1/20/12, 8:52 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jay Rigdon Rockhill Pinnick LLP

No. You can sue the roommate, obtain a judgment, and THEN have the sheriff execute against the roommate's personal property in your possession to satisfy the judgment.

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Answered on 1/20/12, 10:20 am


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