Ex-girlfriend suit for items she claims belongs to her

[acinom1]

My ex-girlfriend sent me a letter claiming she did not get all of her belongings back when she moved out. I set her stuff out in my driveway and took pictures of all of it. The letter claims she did not recieve a bed and camera, which were gifts she gave me. A coffeepot, curtains, wreath, dresser, nightstand, desk, and knife set. She also claimed I owed her half for a sofa and washer and dryer that I paid for and for the down payment on my home. I have all the proof of that stuff that is in my name and witnesses on the gifts. The only proof I don't have is on the curtains, coffeepot, wreath, dresser, nightstand, and knife set. I thought it was ridiculous the stuff that she claimed I did not give her back. I believe she is trying to set herself up to take me to court for the max amount in INDIANA which is $3000.00. Should I worry about anything or with my proof of reciepts am I okay? I want to know if she can get anything back in court because I don't believe she has proof of anything unless her parents and her dig up reciepts that are not the right ones to the items she claimed. Thanks for the help!

 

[JETX]

You certainly didn't help your case when you piled her property on the street (or driveway). Problem is, if you did this improperly, YOU can be found liable for anything that was damaged or that she was unable to recover.

Did you send her an 'abandoned property notice' by certified mail???
Did you give her 30 day notice to take possession of her property before piling it in the driveway??
Did you give her reasonable notice of recovery??
Did you make reasonable attempts to mitigate the loss by having a legal auction of the abandoned property??

If no to the above, you are in a deep pile. You have NO legal right to take someone elses property and just dump it in the street (or anywhere else for that matter).

Let me ask you a question.... how would you feel if the roles were reversed and she had taken all your property and put it in the street? Damn straight, you would be mad as hell and demand payment for the damages.

Get prepared for a full limit lawsuit... and you will have to pay for the damages that you allowed to occur.