information supooena to paypal?

[boncompagnon]

I was defrauded by an ebay seller, took them to small claims in their home town, and presented a pretty withering case. Having always had more than a little antipathy for the practice of law, now for the first time I can understand how people can get a kick out of it.

I expect (knock on wood) a judgement in my favor. Question is, how best to collect. I expect given the nature of these people they will refuse to pay. The defendant does business on ebay/paypal. If a judgement is made in my favor, can I send an information subpoena to paypal and make them disclose the defendant's bank account? Others' favorite ways to collect? For instance they drive a pretty nice car, but having it confiscated and sold seems over the top.

 

[Scooterdog]

I don't think Ebay can help you without a court order. I could be wrong.

When you get your judgement, take it to the Clerk and Recorders office and register it there.

 

[JohnMacek]

i would get a writ/3rd party levy on his paypal acount. you could also get a subpoena for his business records (assuming he/she isn't dba as an inc or llc) or serve interrogatories to ebay. as far as a judgment creditor goes, there are a lot of options open in terms of avenues for recovery. did you name his/her dba on the original complaint? if you need help, pm me.

 

[Innerlaner]

Why weren't you able to resolve with Paypal? My personal experience with Paypal wasn't too good. They wouldn't even reveal the address of someone who received my money so that I could sue them. And even if Paypal gave you the scammer's bank information, the account could be closed.