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Malicious Mischief Car Keying Victim

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AdviceNeedy

Junior Member
Washington State :(:mad:Almost 3 years ago (just under the legal statute of limitations in my state) my car was keyed and I know who did it. Until about 2 months ago, I had no real burden of proof, just many witnesses who explained exactly who it was psychically , what she was wearing and who she was with. Prior to my discovering my car and it's "keyed" condition, this person initiated a confrontation with me inside a club I was at as a designated driver for my friend. She left shortly after I walked away after being verbally abused and beaten up by this beast. Little did I know she was outside keying my car. Anyway, to make a long story short, a mutual acquaintance of both of us, whom I had not even spoken with in several years whom she knew I had not spoken with, informed me that she proudly admitted to keying my car, and left the scene with bloody knuckles and all.

I have decided to exercise my legal right to sue in small claims court ($2000+ in damage) but am wondering if the statement will be proof enough, or if I should also plan to gather all my character references, and other witness statements from people that same night. I did file a police report and am currently waiting for the delivery of it, but need some advice in this field. I have never done such and evil thing, nor would I and this person exercises such maliciousness on a regular and never gets any punishment for it. It is time justice is served!!!:mad::confused:Thank you for any help or advice you can give!!!What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
 


JETX

Senior Member
I have decided to exercise my legal right to sue in small claims court ($2000+ in damage) but am wondering if the statement will be proof enough, or if I should also plan to gather all my character references, and other witness statements from people that same night.
Courts do not like to take 'statements'. A statement can't be crossed, can't be watched for body language, etc. Don't risk having a statement tossed. Bring your witness(es) to court and have them offer their testimony directly to the court.
 

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