Re: Assault Battery Intentional Tort Criminal Conviction of

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On 8/19/08, Michael wrote:
> I was attacked by my daughters boyfriend when I
> interrupted him choking her. My wrist was fractured and
> took surgery and pins and plates to piece it back
> together. I have 40&37; use of hand as electrician it is
> difficult. He, the attaker went to jail convicted by a
> jury. I am proceeding for an October Superior Court tort
> for personal injury to recoup the $23,000.00 plus in
> medical bills as well as other damages. No lawyer will
> take as he is 25yo living with parents, no assets. I will
> proceed. Trying to find simular case dockets....help please

It sounds as if you have no hope of recovering any judgment
you win. If he has no money, winning a judgment means
nothing.

If he was convicted of assaulting you, you may use the
criminal conviction as evidence of fault. He may not even
come to court to contest your suit so you will get a default
judgment. However, again, you will likely win the judgment
but recover nothing. What do you hope to gain?