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As much as I'd love to stick it to them, I haven't looked into it at all, assuming I'd have to pay more for legal counsel than the tickets were worth.

michael_michael 2y ago
Legal counsel isn't allowed in small claims courts. It's just a question of whether it's worth your time. edit: Ha! Here is a guide on how to sue Ticketmaster: https://fairshake.com/ticketmaster/how-to-sue/ https://fairshake.com/ticketmaster/how-to-sue/
- methodical 2y ago
  At least where I live (Texas, United States) from what I saw it's allowed to have legal counsel, although it may be uncommon. I'll have to look into the process more and see if there's anything I can pursue.
  - to11mtm 2y ago
    Actually, I'm forgetting... Did you possibly agree to binding arbitration for all disputes? I can't believe I forgot -that- loophole facepalm
    - m463 2y ago
      I vaguely recall in california you can opt-out of arbitration within 30 days of a contract. don't know if there are details or if that is still the case.
- to11mtm 2y ago
  Time and potentially some filing/service costs. You may be able to claim some of those as well (When I almost had to sue for a security deposit, in that Jurisdiction I could get some filing fees but not service costs for whatever reason...) That said, if they don't show up, you'll get a default judgement. And if TM doesn't pay, they can have fun with it if there is an office nearby. A while back someone got a judgement against a bank, they didn't pay out. He came by with the sheriff and they started loading up chairs/etc when they hesitated to cut a check. :) Or, whatever other 'collection' action you may have to motion for after the fact if they don't pay.
- tzs 2y ago
  > Legal counsel isn't allowed in small claims courts. That's only true in a handful of states. Most allow you to bring a lawyer. Small claims courts will generally have simpler and friendlier procedures so that even if a lawyer is allowed you will be fine without one in most cases.

michael_michael 2y ago

Legal counsel isn't allowed in small claims courts. It's just a question of whether it's worth your time. edit: Ha! Here is a guide on how to sue Ticketmaster: https://fairshake.com/ticketmaster/how-to-sue/ https://fairshake.com/ticketmaster/how-to-sue/

methodical 2y ago
At least where I live (Texas, United States) from what I saw it's allowed to have legal counsel, although it may be uncommon. I'll have to look into the process more and see if there's anything I can pursue.
- to11mtm 2y ago
  Actually, I'm forgetting... Did you possibly agree to binding arbitration for all disputes? I can't believe I forgot -that- loophole facepalm
  - m463 2y ago
    I vaguely recall in california you can opt-out of arbitration within 30 days of a contract. don't know if there are details or if that is still the case.
to11mtm 2y ago
Time and potentially some filing/service costs. You may be able to claim some of those as well (When I almost had to sue for a security deposit, in that Jurisdiction I could get some filing fees but not service costs for whatever reason...) That said, if they don't show up, you'll get a default judgement. And if TM doesn't pay, they can have fun with it if there is an office nearby. A while back someone got a judgement against a bank, they didn't pay out. He came by with the sheriff and they started loading up chairs/etc when they hesitated to cut a check. :) Or, whatever other 'collection' action you may have to motion for after the fact if they don't pay.
tzs 2y ago
> Legal counsel isn't allowed in small claims courts. That's only true in a handful of states. Most allow you to bring a lawyer. Small claims courts will generally have simpler and friendlier procedures so that even if a lawyer is allowed you will be fine without one in most cases.