I am the claimant in a small claims suit in NYC small claims court. I am looking to recuperate a DVD video from a trip I took last summer to Africa. Am I eligible for damages of sentimental value in additional to the actual cost for the purchase of the disposable DVD camera and developing costs? I have receipts clearly indicating ownership of the items, but I'm wondering if I can put a monetary claim above the actual $56 of the camera and processing costs if the defendant fails to return the actual property to me?

Thanks,

Tim

I am the claimant in a small claims suit in NYC small claims court. I am looking to recuperate a DVD video from a trip I took last summer to Africa. Am I eligible for damages of sentimental value in additional to the actual cost for the purchase of the disposable DVD camera and developing costs? I have receipts clearly indicating ownership of the items, but I'm wondering if I can put a monetary claim above the actual $56 of the camera and processing costs if the defendant fails to return the actual property to me?

Thanks,

Tim


No, you can't collect for emotional distress, which is what you are talking about. Of course, you can sue for anything but you cannot collect for sentimental value.

sorry no, just actual value of the items lost