Hi folks, it may sound a bit crazy, but it may be a good idea for Mrs. Smith
to file a civil lawsuit against the b.....d who murdered her ferrets.  We
don't suppose that he is worth very much, but we figure that if she gets a
judgment against him, it may be sold to a collection agency and then... he
would regret the day he was born.  Since the burden of proof is much lighter
in a civil case, there is a good chance of winning.  This is just a plan B
kind of thing -- in case they refuse to press criminal charges, or if the
lowlife manages to walk.  However, it would be necessary to set up a trust
fund to cover the legal expenses -- we don't think any lawyer would take a
case like that free of charge.  Unless, of course, there are good lawyers
here on FML :-).
 
Monika & Matt Marcinkowski
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
[log in to unmask]
[Posted in FML issue 2145]