What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NJ
While taking our dog for a walk, our 5 month old puppy was attacked and killed when a pit bull got loose from a house a few doors down. It came running from across the street and attacked. There was nothing that could be done. After a few weeks of back and forth with the owner, we have come to the conclusion that we need to sue to get the money. We have already filed against the wife who is the only one we have dealt with because we didn't know the husband's name. We recently got a call from an attorney for them saying they cannot afford the $3000 vet bills + cost of the dog and offered a couple hundred. He also said that even if we win, they will probably file for bankruptcy...negating anything we would get anyway. they rent and don't own their house.
So here are my questions. Should we dismiss our first filing and file again against both husband and wife? I've read that it is possible for only 1 spouse to file for bankruptcy. If we sue her only, is the husband legally obligated to pay the judgement since they are married?
Thanks for your time and let me know if you need more info.
While taking our dog for a walk, our 5 month old puppy was attacked and killed when a pit bull got loose from a house a few doors down. It came running from across the street and attacked. There was nothing that could be done. After a few weeks of back and forth with the owner, we have come to the conclusion that we need to sue to get the money. We have already filed against the wife who is the only one we have dealt with because we didn't know the husband's name. We recently got a call from an attorney for them saying they cannot afford the $3000 vet bills + cost of the dog and offered a couple hundred. He also said that even if we win, they will probably file for bankruptcy...negating anything we would get anyway. they rent and don't own their house.
So here are my questions. Should we dismiss our first filing and file again against both husband and wife? I've read that it is possible for only 1 spouse to file for bankruptcy. If we sue her only, is the husband legally obligated to pay the judgement since they are married?
Thanks for your time and let me know if you need more info.