And now, some good news in my life (for a change)

[lilminx]

My former landlord took me to court today. It's been a long, drawn-out piece of bullshit, and I was nervous as hell.

Well, he didn't show up! The court clerk even read the roster of court cases twice, thinking that many people would get there late due to inclement weather. Well, my former landlord didn't answer when the case was called, so it was dismissed! Yay for me!

Does anyone know if he can try to take me to court again, even though the case was dismissed?

 

[Guest]

 

[TWB]

My former landlord took me to court today. It's been a long, drawn-out piece of bullshit, and I was nervous as hell.

Well, he didn't show up! The court clerk even read the roster of court cases twice, thinking that many people would get there late due to inclement weather. Well, my former landlord didn't answer when the case was called, so it was dismissed! Yay for me!

Does anyone know if he can try to take me to court again, even though the case was dismissed?

It was likely dismissed without prejudice, which means he can sue again.

 

[TWB]

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It was likely dismissed without prejudice, which means he can sue again.

He probably won't if you show him your boobs though.

 

[lilminx]

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Only if he gets a new complaint.

Why would a land lord take you to court?

It's a long story...

I lived in a co-op building, and my old landlord owned the apartment that my roomate and I lived in. He was a real fuckhead- he entered the apartment without permission before the lease was up, moved my stuff while I was in the process of moving, and some of my clothes (which were in huge bags) were missing as a result. I took him to court over it, and won.

He then served me with papers, claiming that I (not my roomate and I, just me), caused $6000 in property damage, and also that I bounced a check to him (I didnt; my old roomate did). His accusations were totally unfounded, so I knew that there was a good chance that he wouldn't win, but I worry a lot, and I was sweating it. I'm glad he didn't show up today.

 

[lilminx]

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It was likely dismissed without prejudice, which means he can sue again.

Why would it be dismissed without prejudice? HE was the one taking ME to court.

 

[TWB]

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Why would it be dismissed without prejudice? HE was the one taking ME to court.

Because the case was not decided on the merits. It was decided because he failed to prosecute his case. It may have been dismissed with prejudice, though. You will have to check the final entry.

 

[lilminx]

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Because the case was not decided on the merits. It was decided because he failed to prosecute his case. It may have been dismissed with prejudice, though. You will have to check the final entry.

Ok, dumb question: how do I do that? Go to the courthouse and look up the file?

 

[Guest]

Minxie,

I hope it all works out for you, hon.

You deserve some good news!

 

[Guest]

 

[lilminx]

Minxie,

I hope it all works out for you, hon.

You deserve some good news!

Thanks Raindancer!

 

[penguindance]

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[Saytur]

TWB...that is one disturbing av

 

[lilminx]

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If it was small claims court and he didn't show up, they would have dismissed it and he wouldn't be able to take her back. I've been there.

If he had shown and she hadn't, he would have automatically won.

That is wonderful to hear, although the laws might be different in NY.

 

[Guest]

way to go, minxy!

 

[LordMagicMan]

Gratz Minxy I'm happy he didnt win... You don't deserve that kind of pressure right now... *hugs and stuff*

I'm happy you are well! I hope you are wearing a grin!

 

[Summery]

Lilminx~

That's fantastic news! I know this has been going on for a long time. Finally some relief! I think the asshole finally got it, that he didn't have any real merit whatsoever, to come after you, and pursue it any further in court.

 

[Dillinger]

Great news... good for you!

 

[lilminx]

Thanks everyone. I didn't realize how muchi had been stressing it until afterwards.

The one thing that does suck, though, is that I had to take off of work to go. This is right after I got docked 3 days because I had strep throat. My employers are so empathetic- can't you tell?

 

[glamorilla]

did you ever get your little box?

 

[lilminx]

did you ever get your little box?

No!

Stupid motherfuckin' landlord.

 

[glamorilla]

grrrrr,,,

the case being dismissed is better tho.

 

[lilminx]

VERY true.

 

[TWB]

What

"Little Box"????

 

[lilminx]

Re: What

"Little Box"????

Wouldn't YOU like to know...