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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Small Claims for Wisconsin on
Q: I borrowed my friends sisters car. While i loaned it I had got into accident she did not have insurance and wants to sue

Can she sue even though she lied about having insurance? She's taking me to small claims for 5000 when the shop her car is at 5old me it's only $900 to fix I even bought her a car till she could get hers back and is also trying to sue for registration fees due parking tickets.

Emmanuel Muwonge
Emmanuel Muwonge
answered on Jan 23, 2018

She is suing or can sue for damage to her vehicle. I don't know whether her alleged lying about insurance led you to take the vehicle such that you relied upon representations it was an insured vehicle. That notwithstanding, I don't see the relationship between her lying about insurance... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Small Claims for Wisconsin on
Q: How do I determine which county to file a small claims judgement/garnishment in?

The defendant lives and works in Milwaukee County, but the claim event occurred in Waukesha County.

I know that the sheriff's department can't cross county lines to serve them, but is it possible to file the claim in Waukesha county, and then have a Milwaukee sheriff serve them?... View More

William F Sulton
William F Sulton
answered on Jul 31, 2017

The lawsuit should be filed in the Circuit Court for Waukesha County; that is where the events happened. The rules on service of process are simple. You just need to have someone other than you serve the defendant(s) with authenticated copies of the summons and complaint. The Office of the Sheriff... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Small Claims for Wisconsin on
Q: Verbal agreement with a coworker: I would pay $75 per month to be on his data plan. Can he sue me for overage fees?

I never agreed to pay for anything other than $75 per month. He complained about overage fees a couple of times but I never agreed to pay extra. Earlier this month he asked me to pay off the remaining amount due for my phone ($271) and get off his plan and on my own. We mutually agreed to do this... View More

William F Sulton
William F Sulton
answered on Apr 24, 2017

You should not be worried. The coworker could have avoided the overage fees by switching to plan that allowed for more data. You could also argue that the coworker caused the overages and breached the agreement by revoking your access.

2 Answers | Asked in Products Liability and Small Claims for Wisconsin on
Q: How can i sue a company in a small claims court if that company's headquarters is located out of state?

I bought the product at my local Best Buy store. So do I sue the company itself or Best Buy?

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Feb 17, 2017

They have to do business in the state. You may also sue the dealer if it's a product problem. Most states provide for service on an out of state defender in small claims cases by registered mail. Check with the small claims court.

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1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law, Wrongful Death and Small Claims for Wisconsin on
Q: Roommate put my dogs outside alone and one escaped and got hit by a car. Can I hold her accountable for the vet bill?

My roommate decided to let my dogs out while I was at work. Normally I keep them crated while I am gone. Since my dogs are familiar with her I don't mind that she plays with them from time to time but I never asked as a roommate that she has to let them out daily. Since she has lost both of my... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jul 6, 2016

You could. Not sure you would win as the standard is also if her conduct is reasonable. If it's a fenced in yard, unless they've escaped before it might seem reasonable to let them out and do something in the vicinity.

1 Answer | Asked in Small Claims for Wisconsin on
Q: Define a court of not record
Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Jul 30, 2015

This question is hard to understand.

Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is general information that is given for legal education only. It is not legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is...
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