Advice from a lawyer in malaysia
Hi masterD,
I've asked a friend's wife who is a lawyer practicing in malaysia. Here's what she said.
Message 1:The small claims tribunal can only handle up to RM25000 and below (peanuts). Your friend will need to engage a lawyer. The first step is to issue a letter of demand (by lawyer) to the school, demanding full refund. If not successful, then need to sue. Lawyer fees cost fromm few hundred for letter of demand, to few thousand for full court case.
I asked what if the school refused to pay after the court order. Reply in Message 2: Then need to take next step where court will issue order to; wind down the school, warrant of arrest; freeze assets...etc. Understand that if school wants to protectreputation, it'll offer to settle with your friend out of court.
Message 3: Just issue letter of demand first and see how the school reacts.
I really hope you get back your hard earned money. Best of luck.
Cheers,
cruiser