Q: Can I send a demand letter for the return of my personal property to someone who had it but gave it to another person?
My dog was stolen by a guy who I discovered had kept him for awhile before giving him to someone else to keep. I have evidence that the guy who stole my dog once had him in his possession but I have no information about who has my dog now. I went to the police but they were not interested in investigating my case but instead referred me to the civil courts.
Can I send the guy who took my dog a demand letter requesting the return of my dog even though he doesn't have possession of him anymore? Can't I demand him to get my dog back from the person he gave him to and then return my dog back to me? Wouldn't the guy still be responsible to return my dog since he took him and then gave him to someone else? If so, what would a lawyer write in a demand letter to this person?
A:
more info needed
Yes, you can send a demand letter. Whether it will do any good is another question.
i would send a demand letter setting forth facts and if he does not respond, I would sue in small claims and attach the letter to the complaint.
obviously, you need proof, not just a hunch.
in the letter I would end with, if I don't get my dog back I will pursue any and all civil and or criminal remedies at my disposal.......if you get info on the other guy I would send to both.
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