My dad's car was hit by a postal carrier's van and caused $800 of damage to it. When we tried to make a claim against the post office, they wrote a letter saying that they did not find themselves legally obligated to pay us anything. They told us we could pursue this matter in federal district court, but that would require spending more money on lawyers as well as time, which would result in more than the settlement. This is we want to settle the matter in small claims court, but we are unsure as to whether one can sue a federal institution for damages in small claims court. Any advise would be helpful.
2007-06-22 10:25:45 · 4 answers · asked by bob s 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Oh and we live in Daly City, California
2007-06-22 10:49:46 · update #1
The postal service is no longer a government agency. You should be able to file against them in your local small claims court.
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Why not ask your insurance company to help you?
2007-06-22 10:34:15 · answer #1 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have a severe difficulty right here, and the undertaking is that the home complicated is right in its stance and you're actually not. The hire replaced into legally binding the very 2d you affixed your signature to the hire. which you probably did no longer have the mandatory insurance legal duty quantity does not invalidate your hire contract. the answer to the undertaking replaced into so you might in basic terms advance your legal duty shrink to the right point. which you in no way occupied the premises and decrease back the keys to the administration is likewise fairly beside the point. in case you're taking this one to small claims courtroom, you are going to lose the case.
2016-10-18 23:53:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to say but only a federal court can compel a federal entity to comply with any ruling. The good news is that if you win your case you can have the Post Office reimburse you for any legal fees you incurred as a result of them failing to settle.
2007-06-22 10:37:51 · answer #3 · answered by levindis 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
firstly they sent u that as maybe a scare tactic, did your family call the police for a report? was there any witnesses? small claims here in los angeles county is affordable, u can do papers and have the driver served for under $150.00. when you win your case that money along w damages will be rewarded to you, good luck
2007-06-22 10:31:43 · answer #4 · answered by alangj91761 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋