A right to live in peace

[Bruce_Sloane]

care to post there ordinance and times ..

with a comparison on road workers with jack hammers and other construction equip ..


LOL ..

Bear in mind, an Ordinance is not Statutory Law
They count on You engaging them

 

[Catskillkid]

Sounds like he's up against a Karen. Karen's will never be happy.

Were police ever called over the noise issue? Police may have previously advised Karen that shooter was completely legal.

Of the small claims court issues I've experienced over the years you have to prove damages. Receipts, tangible evidence, not just an opinion of being offered. In small claims court you represent yourself. The Karen isn't supposed to show up with a lawyer.

No matter what, GO TO COURT! Do not miss the date or a judgment could be passed against you on general stupidity. If possible, see if the guy could get a neighbor who doesn't have a problem with the shooting to be there as a possible witness. Basically it's not a small claims court issue, don't underestimate an overreaching judge.

The common sense concept should apply afterwards. Shoot at reasonable hours. Don't escalate and buy a .50 BMG. Invite a friendly neighbor over to experience and enjoy.

Agreed completely with most of your statement. In small claims (or any size claims really) you have to prove damages that are tangible. Photos of damage to property, estimates, etc. Simply saying my feelings were hurt or "he's annoying" wouldn't cut it. If this happened in my court I'd throw it out immediately. Forget guns, they were using a chainsaw or whatever the result would be the same.

One thing is you can have attorney representation during a small claims. It usually isn't worth it financially to do so because we have such low sums in those matters but they can be present if they wish. For the record, it's always been non-represented litigants for small claims in my court.

 

[Jmac00]

what was the guy shooting, a 105 howitzer, LOL

 

[SomeSoldier]

what was the guy shooting, a 105 howitzer, LOL

There is an idea. Black powder cannon as a hobby.

 

[Bruce_Sloane]

Cherry Bombs work well for me
After that rattling the windows, 223 don't seem so bad

 

[OwnTheRide]

This may depend upon the jurisdiction. In a Rochester small claims court hearing years ago the defendant brought a lawyer "friend". Judge told attorney to sit down and shut up, this was small claims and this was the intent of small claims.

Interesting. In Rochester small claims court many years back, my opponent (a business) brought his attorney and handily won the case.

 

[Bruce_Sloane]

Interesting. In Rochester small claims court many years back, my opponent (a business) brought his attorney and handily won the case.

Yes...
That happens
Nothing can be done about that
Small Claims does not mean you can not have Representation