Re: Small Claims suit

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On 3/23/06, Musette Greene wrote:
> Hi, I was falsely accused by my husbands Ex of stalking. I
> was served by a sherriff at my home with a TPO, and court
> date. I give you "WORD" I HAVE NEVER STALKED THIS WOMEN or
> caused any harm to her intentionally... I retained an
> attorney at $500.00 as well as loss of 2 days work at
> $288.00. I have suffered mental distress as well because I
> can't beleive that she would lie on ME due to
> jealousy... "The charges were dismissed by the courts as
> she voluntarily dismissed the charges. I would like to know
> if I can seek reimbursement in Georgia's Small Claims
> court? Do I have a Small claims case and a chance of
> winning?

Reimbursement for what? Lost wages, no. Duress, mental
anguish, most likely not. You may be able to sue for the $500
retainer fee based on false allegations but again, you'd need
to prove that the allegations against you were false to begin
with.