Is anyone here a LAWYER? Need some advise...
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nicholas421 said:
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nicholas421 said:
I new that one was coming, good advise to check the other thread.
Djskyy-
Seriously though, there are a number of attorneys that participate in these forums. You may want to consider including a few statements that provide context to the area of law for which you have questions.
djskyy said:got jipped $4417 on ebay from a jewelry store...that's all...the people I bought it from has a store in LA....
Let me first start out by saying that I was the first person to view this thread, and I chose not to point out the advice/advise thread. I did get a chuckle, but I thought I would refrain from kicking a man when he was down, since you were looking for legal advice . . .
I hadn't planned to give you any, and I still am not (see disclaimer at bottom), but since you've had to endure some sarcastic responses, I'll give you my $100.
You need an attorney licensed to practice in Illinois. I am not. That said, you should be able to acquire personal jurisdiction over the ebay store in Illinois (in addition to LA) given that they advertised to you through ebay and sold a product to an Illinois person, i.e. you.
You need to speak to someone sooner rather than later for practical reasons and the statute of limitations. Given the relatively small amount of money involved, your case may be for small claims court and involve a more abbreviated procedure that you could do yourself with a little help from an attorney friend or relative licensed in IL.
Generally speaking, unless there is something else involved that would implicate larger interests, whether federal court or criminal/fraud potential or class action, it probably won't make sense for you to hire an attorney and file a formal lawsuit.
It does however make sense for you to find an attorney licensed to practice law in Illinois and have a consultation with him or her. Do this as soon as possible.
(Not legal advice, no attorney-client relationship express or implied)
