I believe that casinos have been cheating Horse Race Bettors. What do I need to file a lawsuit. Will I need to prove that I personally have lost money or just show how they are cheating to file the lawsuit?
2007-10-16 08:17:09 · 24 answers · asked by J.J. 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
For a civil lawsuit, you'd show that you personally lost money.
For a criminal lawsuit, you'd show that they are cheating.
And you can file both lawsuits in this matter; you do not have to just file one.
2007-10-16 08:20:39 · answer #1 · answered by cajungirl_2004 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good luck with that lawsuit. Not only will you need a strong case (which you don't), you'll need a better lawyer than the ones the casino has. And I guarantee that they have some very talented lawyers.
Gambling is...a gamble. Suck up your losses and stop playing.
2007-10-16 15:21:27 · answer #2 · answered by wonkyeye 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is your legal theory as to the manner in which a casino is cheating?
What documentary evidence do you have?
How does your theory and your evidence amount to a violation of statutory or common law?
Have definitive answers to the above 3 questions before you waste any time and money on a wild-goose chase.
2007-10-16 15:52:45 · answer #3 · answered by gw_bushisamoron 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most casinos are owned by a certain "tribe" of indians. If you DO file a lawsuit, you would go before their "chief" and not a court in a courtroom. ORRRRRRRRRR, the MAFIA! Good luck with that dude!
2007-10-16 15:20:47 · answer #4 · answered by wondermom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would need to talk to a lawyer, and yes, you will need to prove they are cheating. You have to prove impropriety, you can't sue a casino because you lost money..... You would have to show that the games are fixed.
2007-10-16 15:20:45 · answer #5 · answered by spinn_doktor 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, you need to take the LSATs and get an undergraduate degree of some kind, then apply to law school. Most programs are about three years long, if you get in. Then you have to pass the Bar exams. It's a long arduous process.
2007-10-16 15:21:31 · answer #6 · answered by Whodaman?Idaman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You and your low-paid lawyer (after all you didn't win did you), will be invited to an executives office at the casino, where both of you will be introduced to 14 high paid lawyers. At this point your lawyer will run off screaming, and you will be forced to give up.
2007-10-16 15:21:54 · answer #7 · answered by It's the hair 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same why any other lawsuit is filed----get an attorney. And yes, you would have to show that you were damaged by their action.
2007-10-16 15:20:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No damages; no lawsuit. Need to show you were cheated and suffered a loss.
Try the state gaming comission; they can probably use a laugh,
2007-10-16 15:20:35 · answer #9 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get a young lawyer with nothing else to do.
File a class action lawsuit.
You need to show you have lost money and how they are cheating.
2007-10-16 15:20:09 · answer #10 · answered by ignoramus 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋