like, say for example if i was really rich and had a ferrari, and i was driving in a city, and some hobo kicked it, and put a huge dent in it. now, i would sue the homeless man for the blank number of million dollars it would cost to fix. now, how would i get that money? obviously the hobo doesnt have that money, so what would happen?
2007-11-03 09:40:37 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
More than likely, you would have a judgement against this hobo and it would show up on the hobo's credit report. Hobo's are usually homeless and nomadic, so more than likely you would have gone to the time and expense of sueing and getting nothing but a judgement that can't be satisfied. So what's would be the point? The only recourse you would have would be to report to the police and have the hobo charged with malichous mischeif, which is a misdermeanor in most states. The hobo would more than likely serve jail time in lieu of a fine. He probably would not mind because he would be getting free room and board. So what's the point?
Like one answerer already said, turn into the insurance company. Let them handle it and move on.
2007-11-03 09:51:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If a homeless person damaged your car that would be a road hazard with your insurance. If A person owes you a large amount of money you can sue them in a civil law suit for payment and win the ability to attach there bank account or a share of there wages and there tax returns also a lien can be placed against the person and they can not sell or buy property without paying you. Like in the case of OJ Simpson and a book he wrote and he lost the rights to the book over money he owes.
2007-11-03 10:14:03 · answer #2 · answered by hobbybob 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Some people are so poor that it makes no sense to sue them. Happens all the time. Sometimes people will sue them anyway just for vindication, or in hopes they they'll inherit something or win the lottery. They will not go to jail (debtor's prison was done away with ages ago).
Another thing that might make sense is to sue them and win so you can obtain an insurable interest in that person, and then buy a life insurance policy in the hobo's name. When he dies in a gutter, chaCHING!
2007-11-03 09:43:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
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2016-10-03 06:39:15 · answer #4 · answered by contino 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would be wasting your time and money and the tax payers money, as the "hobo" would need legal aid.
Remember the saying "you cannot get blood out of a stone"
2007-11-03 09:50:41 · answer #5 · answered by Petero 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When you sue someone, you end up getting a judgment against them. When you get a judgment, you use that judgment to garnish wages, take money out of their bank accounts, put a lien on their home, etc...
If someone has no money, then you can't collect at all.
If someone has money, but is able to file bankruptcy, then you can't collect.
2007-11-03 10:53:18 · answer #6 · answered by Dina K 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You could file what is called an asset hearing. The person would have to disclose to the court all items of value that they own. AThe court would then order them to sell these items and pay you the money.
2007-11-03 09:44:49 · answer #7 · answered by Beverly C 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
After you win, you file a judgement against the person. It lasts as long as the statute of limitations in your state. You can then renew the judgement, for as long as you live. You can also keep chasing after the bum. Maybe he eventually wins a lottery.
2007-11-03 09:44:23 · answer #8 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You wouldn"t they do not have debtors prison. If he is a hobo he does not have any money. It is like beating a dead horse it won't go.
2007-11-03 09:51:00 · answer #9 · answered by robert s 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would find that hobo and shake his hand. people who sue others over stupid pathetic crap like that can kiss my A
Oh, and there is no debtors prison
2007-11-03 09:45:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋