Pay up

By ShouldHaveLetHimTakeTheTV - 07/11/2009 17:01 - United States

Today, I got a letter in the mail saying I'm being sued by the guy that broke into my house last week. When I walked in and saw him, I tackled him, punched him in the face a time or two, and restrained him with zip ties. I now have to pay for his broken nose and face charges of assault. FML
I agree, your life sucks 54 329
You deserved it 4 911

Same thing different taste

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fuckyou1337 0

That's gonna get thrown out of court rather quickly. Also, sue him bactoor the emotional trauma you suffered of walking in on a robbery :P

Nobody said our justice system was perfect, but it still sucks super bad for you.

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No ******* way he wins. That would be insane.

This is a reason why you should familiarise yourself with the law :P

OP, i agree with you. If someone busts in your house intending to steal shit, you are allowed to defend your property. There are some damn fine doctors who can fix his nose as new, but nobody is returning your money if your tv gets stolen (unless you are properly insured). I like your nick tho ;) FYL

Sort of...they must be in your house. If you shoot 'em on the porch in CA, you're screwed. Used to live there - was told that by a cop. He actaully said, wait until he enters and make sure he's dead. Strange world we live in some days.

and this is why i don't live in the US...

lawyers are the downfall of america and frivolous lawsuits like this are a drain on the tax-payers. This case should never have even made it into court and now we have to pay for some lawyer to twist the truth so a burglar can make money off of you. Thats messed up. Some people don't deserve to get to live in America.

It'll never stand up in court if you live in a state with any kind of Castle Doctrine.

TryToBeKind 0

Sorry, but you deserve to be in trouble - what is WRONG with you? You have no right to treat a person like that, I hope you spend time in jail.

You can sue anyone for anything. You just need a judge who won't throw it out of court and a lawyer willing to take it to court.