A populism is defined as the political approach which strives to appeal the common people and who feel that their concerns and their existence are disregarded by the established and elite group.
It refers to the political stances which emphasizes the idea of people and they often they juxtapose the group from "the elite".
No i would not recommend going to court because i'm sure if he has the money to get a lawyer then he should have the money to replace his damaged goods
