Civil Liability when Innocent

[chuckycheese]

You are corrrect, Florida. If we don't pay, there will be court costs and attorney fees.

As Aaron points out, they don't really have much of a case against her, at this point....but there's more to it. They're asking for $150 which probably means that if they prevail and all goes well, they end up with $75.

In order to get their $75, they need to sue you in YOUR area's court. After that, they need to show up..or else hire another law firm in your area to do so. After that, either they or the other firm they hire has to appear in court....YOUR (HER) court; not a Florida court.

After that, they have to prevail and get a judgment against her (which seems highly unlikely to me). After that, they have to collect the judgment from her. After they get $150 from her they have to give half to Wal-mart.

In the end, if all goes perfectly, they walk away with 75 bucks. How likely do you think it is that that's going to happen?? Those people don't stay in business by suing people. They stay in business by sending out intimidating letters with the hope that people will send them money.