So, I was in a mall in Spokane, WA and was got caught carrying a couple cd's out of their (sears) "boundaries".

I was extremely tired from getting up earlier that day so I could get a good spot in line for an REI gear grab sale. Anyways, after walking around in sears with the CDs ($20 worth), I saw something just out side their store "boundaries" and went out to look at it.

They ended up keeping me in a room for about an hour; during which they seemed to be just playing with their dicks. Not wanting to go through a conviction process, or any more "process" for that matter, I signed some damn papers that sad I was guilty of shoplifting and would pay just a "small" fine.

"Well just charge you for the item plus a small fee", they said. Next thing I know I have a statement in the mail (Code of WA Sect. 4.24.230) that says Sears is authorized to institute civil litigation against me, costin me $220.

Is there any way I can refute this, it's a lot of money for me?