Sacramento, CA asked in Criminal Law, Divorce, Family Law and Products Liability for California

Q: My ex boyfriends surrendered everything in our apartment to me, and now wants PS4 back. I have proof. Can he sue me

My Ex boyfriend surrendered all property of his in our apartment to me (I have screenshots of the messages.) He said "I surrender everything in the apartment to you, it's yours, I'll buy new stuff." After he gave me everything, I sold the PS4. He told me today he wants it back. If I have proof of him surrendering it to me, can he take me to court over it?

2 Lawyer Answers
Angelina Bradley
Angelina Bradley
Answered
  • Monterey Park, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: This was an ex-boyfriend, not an ex-husband, yes? Then it's not a family law issue.

Yes, he can sue you in civil court. And you can bring your texts as defenses. You should consult a civil law attorney for more assistance with a civil defense.

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Palm Desert, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: MORE INFO NEEDED

ANYONE CAN SUE ANYONE AT ANY TIME.

YOU HAVE PROOF HE GAVE IT TO YOU AND THUS IS A GIFT.

I WOULD ASSUME AT WORST IT WOULD BE SMALL CLAIMS AND YOU WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BRING A LAWYER INTO THE COURT

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