Q: A Friend that had been staying with me agreed to watch my house & dog while I was in FL. Returning everything & dog gone
Police came and said there was nothing they could do and wouldn't file a report. Is this the law?
A:
If your friend agreed to watch your house and dog and then did not return them as agreed, this may be considered a civil matter rather than a criminal one.
In civil cases, such as disputes over property or contracts, the resolution typically involves seeking remedies in civil court, such as filing a lawsuit for breach of contract or conversion. In these cases, you would generally need to pursue the matter through the civil court system, and law enforcement may not be directly involved unless there is evidence of criminal wrongdoing.
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