A friend of mine owes money. I been trying to be nice and wait for him to pay me. This issue is being going on since february. He works, makes good money but he just doesn't want to pay me back. I don't have paperwork as proof of the borrowed money, but I recorded a telephone conversation between us.
can that be used as evidence?
2006-06-22 16:19:04 · 17 answers · asked by Yadira B 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Go to the District Court Clerks office and file a Small Claims. It cost you money up front but if you win your lawsuit the person you are suing will have to pay that to you along with the judgment if you win. If you lose you are out just the money you used to file this case. Bring anything you have as evidence and you will both be sworn in to tell the truth and the Judge will question you both. My point is the truth comes out most of the time. You do no need an attorney! If the person you sue does not show up for court then the judgment is rendered against him, it's called a Default Judgment.
2006-07-05 02:53:04 · answer #1 · answered by Jan G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The TV court shows love this type of dispute, watch them and it will give you some more ideas on what to do and how to prove it. You can not use a lawyer in small claims, and I wouldn't waste money hiring one since you can get the information free. Judge Mathias and "The Peoples Court" with Judge Marilyn Millian are the best, as they often explain why they rule the way they do. Also, before you go to court, whether on TV or in your township, spend a day or two at a small claims court to see what to expect. You do have a time limit, find out what it is in your state and your telephone conversation may or may not be admissible but did you write this person a check? note it in your checkbook? In other words can you collaborate your argument that you did indeed loan him money? But do NOT try to falsify evidence, judges have been around, they are hip to that. You are playing their game, they have a lot more practice, do not underestimate them. Good luck.
2006-06-22 17:10:53 · answer #2 · answered by -Tequila17 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on where you live. It is illegal in some states to recorded a telephone conversation. If your state allows it, then go to small claims court. Clerk of court can tell you how - you can probably download the necessary forms.
2006-06-22 16:27:47 · answer #3 · answered by Wolfpacker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-31 08:13:54 · answer #4 · answered by sikorski 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably "Small Claims Court" - typically for up to $5000.00 and you can represent yourself. Yeah, the tape will fly. Might be called someting else where you live, maybe "Magistrate's Court"
In your 'phone book you will find the courts listed under your state or county. Call any clerk's office and ask them which court to call. The clerk of the correctr court should be a big help to you.
2006-06-22 16:23:54 · answer #5 · answered by gabluesmanxlt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Small Claims Court. I don't think a recorded telephone conversation is legal... I guess it all depends on where you live...
2006-06-22 16:22:53 · answer #6 · answered by BlueAngel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to go to Court House and file a small claims case there .
2006-06-22 16:24:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the amount of money involved, you may be able to take him to small claims court. Contact your county clerk for more information.
2006-06-22 16:22:51 · answer #8 · answered by cathcoug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to go talk to a lawyer. The phone conversation depends on which state you are in. Some allow it and some don't.
2006-06-22 16:22:54 · answer #9 · answered by N8ball88 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes that should work in small claim court as proof he received the money with intent to pay goo luck
2006-06-22 16:53:16 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋