PLANNING A LAWSUIT

I have personal property which was on loan to a museum. They failed to act appropriately in returning the property and a substantial portion was destroyed. Is it better to file a suit under civil law or tort law?? Also, can emotional distress caused by their wanton carelessness be added to the suit (State of Tennessee)

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Based on what you say here, you could file suit against them (or at least threaten to do so) in small claims court or in regular court; filing in small claims court is easier and requires no attorney...you could try to collect all of the costs and damages that you suffered due to their behavior...