neighbour argument going to court advice please?!
#31
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Re: neighbour argument going to court advice please?!
I'm not defending him, far from it, it's just that however insincerely it was meant you did make the threat and I can't really see how, without at least some supporting evidence about what went on, both on that occasion and previously, openly admitting it in court is likely to win the day for you, sorry
Best of luck anyway, stories like this it make me so glad that my nearest neighbours are 500m away and are a lovely retired couple as quiet as mice to boot
#32
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Re: neighbour argument going to court advice please?!
For god's sake don't admit to saying anything like it!
#33
Re: neighbour argument going to court advice please?!
I bought a 100E van with 4 months tax for 12 pounds 10 shillings, best car I ever had for cheapness.
#34
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Re: neighbour argument going to court advice please?!
thank you for all your advice!
basically turned up to court and my neighbour turned up and said he never meant for this to go this far and we can stop it now! I said of course he apologised and the only reason he went to police is because he didnt know me and obviously realised I was a nice person in the end and he was more worried about his precious car etc,.. So 300 euro later for my lawyer who did t do anything in the end and all finished and didn't even get to go in the court room!!! Hmmmm anyway lesson learnt and all that!!
basically turned up to court and my neighbour turned up and said he never meant for this to go this far and we can stop it now! I said of course he apologised and the only reason he went to police is because he didnt know me and obviously realised I was a nice person in the end and he was more worried about his precious car etc,.. So 300 euro later for my lawyer who did t do anything in the end and all finished and didn't even get to go in the court room!!! Hmmmm anyway lesson learnt and all that!!
#35
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Re: neighbour argument going to court advice please?!
I would call that a result
#38
Re: neighbour argument going to court advice please?!
Glad it worked out. I echo the two posters who hoped you might become friends. Ask him for a ride in his car.
#39
Re: neighbour argument going to court advice please?!
Even if you don't become friendly let's hope the incident makes him behave more considerately towards all his neighbours. If so you deserve a thank you from them all for being the one to tackle the problem, even though you might deal with it differently if a similar thing happened again.
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Re: neighbour argument going to court advice please?!
thank you for all your advice!
basically turned up to court and my neighbour turned up and said he never meant for this to go this far and we can stop it now! I said of course he apologised and the only reason he went to police is because he didnt know me and obviously realised I was a nice person in the end and he was more worried about his precious car etc,.. So 300 euro later for my lawyer who did t do anything in the end and all finished and didn't even get to go in the court room!!! Hmmmm anyway lesson learnt and all that!!
basically turned up to court and my neighbour turned up and said he never meant for this to go this far and we can stop it now! I said of course he apologised and the only reason he went to police is because he didnt know me and obviously realised I was a nice person in the end and he was more worried about his precious car etc,.. So 300 euro later for my lawyer who did t do anything in the end and all finished and didn't even get to go in the court room!!! Hmmmm anyway lesson learnt and all that!!
sooo.... a really annoying thoughtless git with an expensive car, just cost you 300 euros, so he can deter you for complaining about him being an even more annoying git in the future, then says it was all a mistake..... 300 euros later.....
Next time don't warn him what you could do to the car........as NIKE says just do it
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Re: neighbour argument going to court advice please?!
Glad it all turned out OK in the end
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Re: neighbour argument going to court advice please?!
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BE is a very large expat website, so if you have problems finding your way around we have concierges who will try to direct you. The moderators for the Spanish forums are Mitzyboy and Fred James, moderators are there to ensure that the site runs smoothly within the rules of BE. Problems and complaints should always be addressed to a moderador who will look into the matter and deal with it efficiently and fairly. Our members who post in the Spain Forums are friendly and helpful with a wealth of knowledge of the issues of living in Spain. At the top of the page you will find a quirkily named thread called Free Beer which is full of important and useful information. Hope you enjoy your time participating in the forums.
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#43
Re: neighbour argument going to court advice please?!
there is no mention of amount to claim... I have no idea what he is expecting to gain from this. there were no witnesses as it was middle of the night in a dark garage!! I'm not sure what to expect and just feel quite stressed about ti all... But yes a lesson learned will pas it to community president in future to deal with!!!
sooo.... a really annoying thoughtless git with an expensive car, just cost you 300 euros, so he can deter you for complaining about him being an even more annoying git in the future, then says it was all a mistake..... 300 euros later.....
Next time don't warn him what you could do to the car........as NIKE says just do it
Next time don't warn him what you could do to the car........as NIKE says just do it
One last thing: Unfortunately justice in Spain is quite disappointing. Processes last for years and the outcome is unpredictable, even though your case looks crystal clear. Use it with care.
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Re: neighbour argument going to court advice please?!
That last sentance is true wherever you are. Turning to the law is expensive, problematical and may well end up doing you no good.