California
A friend of mine got married last week, and I was in the wedding. I loaned her my diamond earrings that I bought several years ago. I told her to make sure I didn't forget to get them back. I paid nearly $4,000.00 for them. Well, naturally after wine and champagne at the reception I forgot to ask for them back. Since they were not going on a honeymoon I called her and her husband both several times asking if I could come by and get them before I left town since I live 4 hours away. They never replied and I have sent several voice mails, text messages, Facebook messages, and e-mails inquiring on how to get my earrings back. It's been a few days and I have confirmed via my cell phone that she received my voice messages a d she has yet to reply. I am shocked that she would rip me off like this and wondering if I have any chance in small claims court to be reimbursed for my loss. I have my certificate showing the value of the diamonds as well as copies of all my attempts to contact her. Am I wasting my time filing a small claims suit against her if she continues to ignore me?
A friend of mine got married last week, and I was in the wedding. I loaned her my diamond earrings that I bought several years ago. I told her to make sure I didn't forget to get them back. I paid nearly $4,000.00 for them. Well, naturally after wine and champagne at the reception I forgot to ask for them back. Since they were not going on a honeymoon I called her and her husband both several times asking if I could come by and get them before I left town since I live 4 hours away. They never replied and I have sent several voice mails, text messages, Facebook messages, and e-mails inquiring on how to get my earrings back. It's been a few days and I have confirmed via my cell phone that she received my voice messages a d she has yet to reply. I am shocked that she would rip me off like this and wondering if I have any chance in small claims court to be reimbursed for my loss. I have my certificate showing the value of the diamonds as well as copies of all my attempts to contact her. Am I wasting my time filing a small claims suit against her if she continues to ignore me?