Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Virginia

I was served a warrant in debt in Virginia. Went through the trial and was able to prove that the vendor in question didnot go through with delivery of the items within the 15 day deadline that we had agreed to verbally. The judge basically stated that since the time frame wasn't listed on the invoice, our argument for making the invoice null and void wouldn't be considered (even though I had a witness present) and hence awarded in the vendor's favor.

The vendor and his installer perjured under oath, which I can prove based on his testimony in court and emails that I exchanged with him. I am wondering if I should appeal the decision or use the "perjury" argument to force the vendor to settle.

Thanks!


Asked on 1/06/11, 5:23 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

No, you should appeal for a de novo trial in the circuit court and plan to bring and present more compelling evidence in the new trial of the case regarding this alleged 15 day deadline.

Your attempt to "use the perjury argument to force the vendor to settle"

would likely result in his merely "blowing you off"; so to speak (in my opinion).

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Answered on 1/11/11, 7:06 pm


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