Money help: Is this legaly considered harassment?

Joy.

Is this legaly considered harassment?

My grandparents neighbor is being ridiculous and trying to sue my grandparents for stupid things. Such as they are trying to sue my grandparents trying to force them to get rid of their barn on their(my grandparents) land. Simply because ‘they don’t like the look of it”…A few years ago my grandparents built this brick intrence way to their drive way, well the neighbor tried to sue saying that an inch or so was on his land, when in fact some flowers the neighbor planted along his driveway(a pavement road, their properties are separated by a small fence) were on my grandparents land. So he has lost every time he has tried to sue my grandparents.

My grandparents have never done anything to them, I believe they are just jealous of my grandparents. It makes me so mad because my grandparents are old, not so great health, are living off their retirement and their having to pay unnecessary money to pay for lawyers because that guy cant just leave them alone, and this is adding to their stress ONTOP of their medical problems.

Why pick on old people? Its horrible.

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Joy. edited this post 1 year ago. Read the previous text »

Could we sue for harassment.

My grandparents neighbor is being ridiculous and trying to sue my grandparents for stupid things. Such as they are trying to sue my grandparents trying to force them to get rid of their barn on their(my grandparents) land. Simply because ‘they don’t like the look of it”…A few years ago my grandparents built this brick intrence way to their drive way, well they neighbor tried to sue saying that an inch or so was on their land, when in fact some flowers the neighbor planted along his driveway(a pavement road, their properties are separated by a small fence.) were on my grandparents land. So he has lost every time he has tried to mess with my grandparents.

My grandparents have ever done anything to them, I believe they are just jealous of my grandparents. It makes me so mad because my grandparents are old, not so great health, are living off their retirement and their having to pay unnecessary money to pay for lawyers, and this is adding to their stress.

Why pick on old people? Its horrible.

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Joy. edited this post 1 year ago. Read the previous text »

Could we sue for harassment.

My grandparents neighbor is being ridiculous and trying to sue my grandparents for stupid things. Such as they are trying to sue my grandparents trying to force them to get rid of their barn on their(my grandparents) land. Simply because ‘they don’t like the look of it”…A few years ago my grandparents built this brick intrence way to their drive way, well the neighbor tried to sue saying that an inch or so was on his land, when in fact some flowers the neighbor planted along his driveway(a pavement road, their properties are separated by a small fence) were on my grandparents land. So he has lost every time he has tried to sue my grandparents.

My grandparents have never done anything to them, I believe they are just jealous of my grandparents. It makes me so mad because my grandparents are old, not so great health, are living off their retirement and their having to pay unnecessary money to pay for lawyers because that guy cant just leave them alone, and this is adding to their stress ONTOP of their medical problems.

Why pick on old people? Its horrible.

Help me with: Im wanting to volenteer at my local soup kitchen tomorrow.

mumstheword 21 #
An Undisclosed Location | 1 year ago (9 minutes after post)

I would say that yes, they may well have a case for harassment. Particularly if there is documented evidence of unreasonable behaviour.

So, get them to keep any letters or notes, keep a diary of anything their neighbour does or says that is untoward and see how things go.

It would pay to let things lie for a while as they may well have run out of steam now.

I hope it all gets sorted out ok.

Odd behaviour indeed. I wonder… is there maybe some ulterior motive? Is your grandparents land valuable to the neighbour and is he trying to get them to move out at low cost? Try thinking outside the box a little and see what you can find out.

Joy. edited this post 1 year ago. Read the previous text »

Could we sue for harassment.

My grandparents neighbor is being ridiculous and trying to sue my grandparents for stupid things. Such as they are trying to sue my grandparents trying to force them to get rid of their barn on their(my grandparents) land. Simply because ‘they don’t like the look of it”…A few years ago my grandparents built this brick intrence way to their drive way, well the neighbor tried to sue saying that an inch or so was on his land, when in fact some flowers the neighbor planted along his driveway(a pavement road, their properties are separated by a small fence) were on my grandparents land. So he has lost every time he has tried to sue my grandparents.

My grandparents have never done anything to them, I believe they are just jealous of my grandparents. It makes me so mad because my grandparents are old, not so great health, are living off their retirement and their having to pay unnecessary money to pay for lawyers because that guy cant just leave them alone, and this is adding to their stress ONTOP of their medical problems.

Why pick on old people? Its horrible.

Help me with: Im wanting to volenteer at my local soup kitchen tomorrow.

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closed 53 #
An Undisclosed Location | 1 year ago (17 minutes after post)

I would check with the police first, then maybe the court to see if a restraining order of some type can be arranged.
If your grandparents are doing nothing to incite this treatment, they should be protected.

thep 15 #
An Undisclosed Location | 1 year ago (19 minutes after post)

I cant say anything more than mumstheword and cailean have said.

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mumstheword 21 #
An Undisclosed Location | 1 year ago (30 minutes after post)

One thing you could do to offset the stress on your grandparents is to politely write and say that if they wish to discuss anything relating to your grandparents property, then they should contact you (or someone else who’s willing to accept the communication).

Your grandparents can then just use the line “would you please run this by x? He/She is dealing with all our affairs right now”.

That way, you may be able to forestall any major issues and get them to talk through what’s bugging them in a sensible manner.

Nante 29 #
An Unknown Location | 1 year ago (39 minutes after post)

Thats messed up :(

I agree with the statements above.

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southern_comfort 6 #
An Undisclosed Location | 1 year ago (45 minutes after post)

If your grandparents have the money, ask them to erect a big tall fence just between the two properties from front to back. What they can’t see, they can’s sue for. When the neighbor moves away or croaks (whichever occurs first) the fence can come down.

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Anonymous #
1 year ago (49 minutes after post)

If they feel really nasty, make the fence electrified…!

Joy. 15 #
An Undisclosed Location | 1 year ago (6 hours, 43 minutes after post)

My grandparents arnt rich they have just money for retierment. They mind their own bussiness, they wont ever move out of that house, they built it and have lived in it for years..I dont know if their land is worth anything most of it is a pasture for their cows. I’ll talk to my grandparents in a few days if their is anything I could do to help..

I remember one when I was 13 I wreaked my 4 wheeler into our barbe wire fence(it wasnt serious but it could have been) and the neighbor watched it happen and just started laughing. The 4 wheeler was on its side with me under it.. I wasnt hurt or anything..but that man is so crule twords my family..

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mumstheword 21 #
An Undisclosed Location | 1 year ago (13 hours, 37 minutes after post)

He sounds like he may be mentally disturbed. Perhaps this would explain him being so irrational.

Try to keep positive and help your grandparents to focus on good things so as to diminish their stress as much as possible.

Knowing that their family is behind them and there to support them in practical ways as well as with their feelings will be a huge help.

Keep a check on this guy’s behaviour and see if you can find any pattern. Just don’t worry your grandparents with it too much, be subtle. It could be linked to drink or medication. If there is a pattern, you might be able to predict his next outburst and be ready for it.

Good luck. If you are ever concerned he may be agressive.. don’t hesitate to involve the police.

Rotech927 7 #
An Undisclosed Location | 1 year ago (13 hours, 39 minutes after post)

Depends on the Laws in the state you live in Joy. Please give me that information and will do some homework on it.

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the lost 4 #
An Unknown Location | 1 year ago (2 days, 10 hours after post)

Some people need to get a life, ie. your grandparents neighbors. Some people will do anything to get money off other people.

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molotok 18 #
G�vle, 03, SE | 1 year ago (5 days, 13 hours after post)

It sucks.
I agree to the above, to collect evidence like notes and stuff. Also their own notes, to write down incidents and such, are valuable if they get sued again. A such case is the right time to go for a restraint order, when their lawyer already is at it.

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