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I have left a very valuable painting at my borther's home and would like to get it back. He refuses to give it to me. What are my rights?
Asked on Feb 03rd, 2013 on General Practice - New Jersey
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what were the circumstances of your leaving the painting at your brother's house ? was this a gift ? you rights are dependent upon what you can prove. do you have witnesses ? do you have a written agreement ? email correspondence ? how valuable is the painting ? ed dimon, esq.
Answered on Feb 04th, 2013 at 12:42 PM
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You are going to need proof of ownership of the property. If he is keeping it, you can get a court order to forece him to turn over the painting. But you will need to prove that it belongs to you, and prove the circumstances under which he came to have it, that it was not a gift.
Answered on Feb 03rd, 2013 at 10:00 AM
Diana L. Anderson, Certified Elder Law Attorney This response is not legal advice and does not establish any form of attorney/client relationship