Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Texas
Recovery of property
I was engaged a few years ago and the girl I was engaged to broke off the engagement. She returned the ring and I asked a mutual friend to hold onto it because he had a safe in his house. I have since lost touch with that friend but I have requested he return the ring to me. He has not done so up to this point and I have asked in writing as well as via phone.
He has moved to a different county and I don't know his new address. I do have his phone number and last known address. What recourse do I have? I am confident he still has the ring in his possession. Thank you very much.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Recovery of property
Exercising dominion and control over your property without your permission constitutes theft, and the same conduct would constitute conversion in a civil proceeding. Report the theft to the police. If you want to pursue a civil action consider hiring an attorney.
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