He gave me some money while we were dating. I tried to pay him back, but he would not take the money. Now he is taking me to court. We never discussed any payment arrangements and he would not take any money from me while we were dating. I have to go to court.... what should I do.. Does he have a valid lawsuit... He only gave me $1,000.00.
My point is when I tried to give him some money back... he said "don't worry about it" . It was only after we had broken up.. and not spoken in months that he is trying to get it back.. We never spoke of it as a loan. He said he just wanted to help me out.
2006-07-28 11:27:26 · 9 answers · asked by laughinggirlfullofjoy 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Well there is only 2 things you can do at this point in time:
1. Send him his money, but make him sign something stating he got it.
2. (this is what I would do to the jerk) Let him take you to court, explain to the judge just what happened and why you feel that you do not owe him the money, and see what happens. The worst that can happen is the judge will make you pay the $1000.00 plus maybe $50.00 for court costs. If you win he gets nothing and has to pay the $50.00 court costs.
If you choose option 2 remember to Dress nice, always stay calm and never loose your temper or your voice, never say the words he loaned me, and don't mention that you offered to pay him back (it looks like you thought it was a loan when you say that)
People can be such spiteful jerks when they break up.
2006-07-28 11:41:47 · answer #1 · answered by Joy 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The first thing you do is ask for proof that he loaned you the money. Just because he gave you a check does not mean its a loan - the check must say loan. Do not admit to the money being a loan unless he can prove it. Second if he can prove it do you have any witnesses that can say that you tried to repay him but he would not accept the money if so use them. This is common after a breakup. Hope things work out for you.
P.S. You could always ask to have it heard on Judge Judy.
2006-07-28 11:32:48 · answer #2 · answered by middle aged and love it 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does he have proof that the money was given to u more then just a gift??? I mean i dont know if he has a substantial case against u, ive seen them go both ways on Judge Judy lol depending on what it had to do with and how much proof they had .. so id say u have a 50/50 chance..
2006-07-28 11:36:09 · answer #3 · answered by brwneyedgrl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless he has a valid promissory (loan) note that has been signed by the both of you, most courts would throw that out. You may want to countersue for emotional distress, though. This is just ugly.
2006-07-28 13:31:34 · answer #4 · answered by Judy W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you sign a promissory observe, a settlement or in any way make any fee association? the only place he has a case (till you spoke back absolute to the above) is which you tried to pay him back as quickly as. this suggests you knew it grew to become right into a loan and not a present day.
2016-12-10 16:42:52 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think he will be able to sue you. Unless there is documentation signed by you, he really has no proof that he even lent you the money or that you never paid it back.
2006-07-28 11:33:07 · answer #6 · answered by MoMoney23 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He can sue you but unless you signed a contract he won't win. Ignore him and if he sues you, show up to court and be polite.
2006-07-28 11:35:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm guessing that if there's nothing documenting a payment plan, then it will be considered a gift.
2006-07-29 08:44:47 · answer #8 · answered by cryptoscripto 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Send him the money certified mail.He will have to sign for it.Then he will have his money.
2006-07-28 11:31:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋