Can I take my ex-boyfriend to small claims? 3 Answers as of January 28, 2012
Can I take my ex-boyfriend to small claims and most likely win if he punched me in the face in 2009 and I have medical bills that are adding up? There is a police report. He pleaded not guilty and he did anger classes but he told me he wouldn't pay for my medical bills.Free Case Evaluation by a Local Lawyer!
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R. D. Kelly Law Firm, P.L.L.C. | Robert Kelly
The limit in small claims is $5,000.
Answer Applies to: Washington
Replied: 1/28/2012
Peick Law Group, P.S. | John C. Peick
An action for assault in the State of Washington has to be commenced within 2 years, so if he assaulted you in 2009, your cause of action expired in 2011. So you would not be able to take him to court.
Answer Applies to: Washington
Replied: 1/27/2012
Magnuson Lowell P.S. | Richard S. Lowell
You can. However, it will be easier for you to merely speak with the prosecutor handling his case. As part of either a plea agreement or an eventual sentencing, the court will normally require that he pay restitution to you for those medical bills.
Answer Applies to: Washington
Replied: 1/27/2012
