How do I prove

[raiders24]

I was arressted and removed from a residence where I was not on the lease. Due to a no-contact I was prohibited from going to this address accept to get my belongings. I was not allowed an opportunity to do this. I did an additional 2wks in jail, and upon release was informed that the other party had moved out, and that all of my belongings had been either given or thrown away. I was never told that the person was leaving or given a time frame to get my stuff.

To me it seems obvious that I have a small claims case. Am I correct? Also, how would I prove what I had, if either the items I had were gifts or any reciepts I had were thrown away as well.

One more thing, I bought a car with a loan that was co-signed by a relative. I put this car in the other persons name w/ a verbal agreement that if the relationship ended the car would be put back in my name. I know I likely have no case, but I was wondering, if I was to get this person to admit that there was a verbal agreement, could I get it back, despite that its in this persons name?

 

[Michael Wechsler]

You can try your small claims case and it doesn't hurt. The difficult part is that you'd have to go after the party that rented you the premises, not the landlord. He has no obligation to you and perhaps thought your property was abandoned. I don't know the outcome.

Good luck with the car. Verbal agreements are generally enforceable although it's a matter of proof and credibility. In this case, I'm wondering how amorphous the agreement is. Both cases are not going to be easy.