i had new furniture in my sons house which he was going to buy from local authority then let the house to me for 3 years then the house to be sold to me. i was putting the money up for him to do this. this has now fell through and he has moved out. before he bought the house. local authority has now re let house but my goods have gone. his solicitor says its all his but i have receipts for every thing (mostly brand new appliances unused). my solicitor aggrees with him saying i have no claim. do i have a claim ?
2007-02-27 00:39:44 · 8 answers · asked by mehere 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
do you mean your son has screwed you over??
Im so sorry what a horrible betrayal, but if your solicitor says there is nothing you can do then maybe there isnt, try getting a second opinion
Then tell your son he is not too old to go over you knee!
2007-02-27 00:44:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a little confused, your son must have been evicted or given notice and handed the keys back with all your stuff still in it?!
I hate to tell you this but the council simply clear the house out - anything left in there is presumed rubbish by previous tennant and scrapped (then skip rats usually take it)!
I feel so sorry for you!
In my opinion the only way you would be able to make a claim would be against your son and therefore you would have to consult your own solicitor. Most offer a free 1 hour consultation. A hard decision as he is your own flesh and blood.
Good luck in whatever you decide xx
2007-02-27 08:55:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think this has to be tested in a claims court, never mind what the solicitor says. He's looking for a quick kill. It's sad when families hurt each other, particularly as it is son and mother.
I think the court would be sympathetic to you.
Good luck.
2007-02-27 08:46:42 · answer #3 · answered by tucksie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your solicitor should advise you on the merits of your case, which would be taken in the county court using the small claims procedure, if it was felt that you had a reasonable prospect of success.
Best wishes, J
2007-02-27 08:48:30 · answer #4 · answered by sirjulian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have any reciepts, then you can apply to the County Court for a Judgement on this ande your reciepts will carry a lot of weight in your favour. You may have to pay for a hearing, that depends on your cicumstances, but if it is judged in your favour, you will get your costs back. You can obtain the forms for this from the County Court and take them home and study them before you submit them. You will later be notified when your case is in Court. This is a very relaxed Court not more formal like a Criminal Court.
2007-02-27 10:07:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
why would you pay a solicitor, who is professional with no personal involvement here, good money & then seekcontrary advice from a web page? Take a second (legal) opinion by all means, but trust your solicitor even if his advice is unpalatable.
2007-02-27 09:17:06 · answer #6 · answered by Duffer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you have a claim. He has stolen goods from you. Sack your solicitor and get a new one it could be a case for 'obtaining property by deception', especially if he had no intention of giving it back. Screw him and take it all the way.
2007-02-27 08:53:20 · answer #7 · answered by rose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have proof these things are yours then damn straight you can get them back, see your own solicitor or go to the citizens advice beaureu first for free advice
2007-02-27 08:51:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋