Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Virginia

Monies not paid

My spouse is in the military and we are being transfered. I agreed to sell some pieces of furniture to an acquaintance of mine. I delivered the furniture to her several weeks ago, but as of yet have not received any monies that are owed to me for the furniture. I have contacted her several times and have tried to arrange times to meet with her to pick up payment. Am I able to get my furniture back? Should I pursue it through small claims court, being that the value is less than $500.00? Could this be considered criminal? What options do I have at this point?


Asked on 11/24/08, 1:17 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Monies not paid

Yes, small claims court would appear to be your rightful remedy in this situation, i.e., a warrant in detinue for the return of your furniture, and, in the alternative,(if the furniture cannot be returned for whatever reason) a judgment against this wrongful distrainer for your damages in the amount of its fair market value.

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Answered on 11/24/08, 3:55 pm


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