Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Virginia
my ex room mate owes me money for damages to the apartment which prevented me from getting my security deposite back.....i have texts messages saying that she will pay me the money..but now she is hiding from me, i am planning on taking her to court...will the texts hold up in court??? is it worth it??? small claims its about $250.00
Asked on 2/01/10, 12:08 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Yes, your text messages should be admissible as evidence(providing they're relevant) in small claims court where the rules governing admissible evidence are more relaxed than in regular general district court.
As to whether it would be worth your time and effort, you'll have to decide that one.
Answered on 2/06/10, 1:20 pm