When you go to court, it will be in Civil General District Court.

There are rules for suing in "small claims" or "special civil part" depending on the state, and whether you have jurisdiction, methods of service, etc.

I work a lot of probate litigation cases.

The intent and ability to close do validate a contract, and I'm saying that if it was brought to a real estate litigator. 

Any litigators around to check that logic?

I was hoping to get the advice that would point me to some civil code or something legal that states that a dog owner is responsible for damages only and wanted to attach it to my note for her to reference.  

Scott - everyone and their dog studies business - try engineering - like maybe civil engineering.

At best your friend will be able to get a civil judgment that he won't be able to collect on

There was a great deal of confusion as to whether this was a civil or criminal matter.  

Code §8-101 to 8-107 (Bad Checks)PenaltiesFelony: If the property or services has a value of $500 or more, a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 15 years, or both;Misdemeanor If the property or services has a value of less than $500, a fine not exceeding $100 or imprisonment not exceeding 18 months, or bothCivil PenaltiesA merchant or check holder may claim civil penalties separate from any criminal penalties against the accused.