In other news, I went to the foreclosure sale yesterday expecting to witness Turner's business going up on the block. It didn't happen even though I looked at the court docket the night before to make sure it was still there. There were many others that were canceled so I thought it was a "go".
Anyway, I sat though the entire thing waiting for a chance to go up and ask what happened. It seems that Mr. Turner has filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy and it must have happened within the past day. I was heartbroken at first because I thought that meant the end of any chance of my collecting my money.
Since I was across the street from the law library, I went in and asked for books on chapter 7 and what it means to someone like me. While it isn't all good news, there is a very good chance that I can get the judge to not forgive my part of Mr. Turners debt. If I understood what I read correctly, a person who files to get out of paying for fraud won't be granted his/her bankruptcy.
Since my civil judgement paperwork clearly states "This is an action for damages for breach of contract and fraudulent inducement." as well as the print outs of the times not only I was on TV but 2 others for money Mr. Turner took (proving he has a pattern of taking money), I believe I have a case.
I'm just going to have to find out when his court date is and make sure I show up to present these facts. As a lien holder, I believe I should receive some type of paperwork regarding the where and when this will happen.
I can't imagine that a judge would let him get away with not paying his victim what the courts have already said he owes.
And the saga continues.......
All I can do is try.
So, I'm down but I'm not out. Yet. Lord only knows how long this is going to take.