False claims & Bogus, groundless suit

[Burtha]

I am being sued in small claims Court, I would like to file a counterclaim, however I cannot find a way to put a cash value on
fraud or harassment. Can anyone refer me to something about putting a value on such a suit? From what I have read small claims doesnt allow it. It has to be actual damages?
Thanks,
B.
OH BTW, I am being sued for $2000, someone gave me something,changed their mind afterwords, made up this suit, and even tried
to involve the police & they are suing a family member because the GIFT is in their house!!
I am going nuts

 

[JETX]

Ohio Small claims excludes anything but specific money disputes. Even if you could establish a monetary value for your claim of harassment and/or fraud, you can't use the Small Claims court system. You will have to file in a 'higher' court.

 

[Burtha]

Re; BOGUS SUIT

Thank you for the reply. Can I sue someone for fraud& harassment AFTER the small claims suit is settled? (If I win)
From what I understand, in oral agreements (Which I denie) it could go either way...UGGG. But it is very frustrating that someone can just walk int0 a police dept, or any court and file statements and claims that are totally bogus. Without some sort of punishment.
What is the statute of frauds? Would this apply?
Thank you.

 

[JETX]

Q1) "Can I sue someone for fraud& harassment AFTER the small claims suit is settled? (If I win)"
A1) Yes. As long as the same claim is not reheard at the original trial. If it were already heard and adjudicated, you couldn't bring a subsequent suit on the same claim (called Res Judicata).

Q2) "From what I understand, in oral agreements (Which I denie) it could go either way...UGGG."
A2) There are no guarantees of any court ruling.

Q3) "What is the statute of frauds? Would this apply?"
A3) Without knowing the claims being made, I have no idea of fraud is one of the issues....

 

[Burtha]

replevin??

Thank you.
The small claims case has been dismissed, and now this person is asking for "Replevin" She GAVE me something, changed her mind
then after I would NOT return it , made up this story that I was sopposed to Buy it. Because of the value, that statute of frauds applied, there is no contract. Now I am trying to defend myself against this. I do not have an attorney and legal aid has not called yet. I do not know what to do, and the books I have only provide the defination for replevin, not how to defend or respond to it.
Thanks!