and I ran over his stick and broke it, can they make me pay for a new one?
2006-07-01 14:26:48 · 15 answers · asked by ? 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Probably not. the law is different in each U.S. state na dalso Canadian province. The item was in a potentialy hazardous place and it could have done damage to a car or a pedestrian.
Complain to the city works department about dangerous debris in the road. They might have a word with the perisher's parents or cite them for breach of some city ordinance. Or better yet remove the items and cart them away. (especially if you complain fairly early in the morning.).
If that does not work. Placing red peppers flakes in the gloves may cause some rethinking. (the idea is not to get cought doing that.)
Good luck.
Dan the Answers-Man.
2006-07-01 14:36:26 · answer #1 · answered by Dan S 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You have a legal duty to be reasonably careful of others' property, no matter where you may find it. If it was honestly unintentional and a reasonable mistake, then you were probably not negligent in a legal sense. If the neighbors try to say that you were careless to run it over, point out that they and their child were careless to leave it in the street. You might invite them to compare how relatively careless you were compared to how careless they were, because that's what a court would do. You might also point out that their carelessness could be more than hockey-stick expensive, too, if the stick damaged your vehicle. Give'em hell!
2006-07-01 15:31:27 · answer #2 · answered by BoredBookworm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can try to make you pay for it, but if it was in the middle of the road and they would have to prove it was you that ran over it. It is a public road.
2006-07-01 14:33:54 · answer #3 · answered by Misty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What proof do you have that you have asked this kid more than once not to leave his crap in the road. Do you have witnesses? If the stick was in the middle of the road, it was left there through neglect. Not your responsibility to move it, fix it or replace it.
2006-07-01 14:31:15 · answer #4 · answered by rb_cubed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so, if you didn't do it intentionally I wouldn't worry about it, it was on public property and I am sure it was an accident, and it might teach this kid a lesson, if it comes down to having to buy it I suggest calling the police station have them come down and explain things to the neighbors about how that works.
2006-07-01 14:30:06 · answer #5 · answered by cubsfreak2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was in the road? Even if you broke it on purpose, I don't think they could make you pay for it. However, if you felt bad and wanted to pay for it as a good neighbor, then you could.
Me...I wouldn't pay for it.
2006-07-01 14:31:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea but he deserved it. why would his parents let him leave it in the street. Didn't they pay for it. teach your son some respect. I hope they don't buy him a new one. What jerks his parents are. I wouldn't pay for it. If they say anything to you about paying for it just ask them who is going to pay for the damage on your car even if there is no damage
2006-07-01 14:29:47 · answer #7 · answered by §†êþhåñïê»-(¯`v´¯)-» 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't fret over this one.
If somebody leaves something in the path of destruction, they are putting their possessions at risk.
I understand there may be by-laws about blocking the roadways or something as well. Check with your city representatives.
2006-07-01 17:05:06 · answer #8 · answered by Angela B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they can't make their own child pick up his own toys, they can't make you pay for his hockey stick unless it was in their yard when you ran over it LOL!
2006-07-01 14:30:23 · answer #9 · answered by Jennifer B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you saw it and deliberately ran over it, then most jurisdictions would hold you liable. If you didn't see and it and ran over by accident. then you most likely NOT be liable. However, the laws of each state will be different.
2006-07-01 15:15:21 · answer #10 · answered by Carl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋