If I won in small claims for car damages, do I have to prove I fixed my car at the repair shop from which I submitted an estimate to the court or can I fix it myself?
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If I won in small claims for car damages, do I have to prove I fixed my car at the repair shop from which I submitted an estimate to the court or can I fix it myself?
Asked on May 15, 2012 under Accident Law, Washington
Answers:
Robert Slim / Robert C. Slim - Attorney at Law
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Once you get your judgment, the rights and obligations of the partes are established as a matter of law. Therefore, what you chose to do with the money is your decision. You do not have to report to the court any further. You can choose to fix your car, not fix your car, partially fix your car, or go on vacation.
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