• Walt J. Rimmer@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    They can ask, and even sue, for the property back but it’s not a guarantee that they’ll win.

    They’re guaranteed to win if the person they’re suing can’t afford to live for years embroiled in litigation.

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      11 months ago

      Unfortunately yea, our legal system basically exists for the wealthy to exert control over the rest of the country. Not much can be done in that situation

    • TheSaneWriter@lemmy.thesanewriter.com
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      11 months ago

      Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Often companies will pretend they can drag out a case for years when they can’t, and simply hope no one calls their bluff.