2006-10-23 05:49:28 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The police can't do anything, you legally lent him the money. Lawyers would cost too much. Small claims court is your only option, but unless you have something in writing, it is your word against his. Canceled checks, a signed promissory note, written records/receipts of payments made, anything at all would help. The fact that he is an EX boyfriend is not in your favor - people always sue after the relationship goes sour, and they have no way to prove the money wasn't a gift. It usually happens that you are out the money, and it is an expensive life lesson. Next time, get it in writing that it is a loan. If he made any payments at all, that would be in your favor, because then that would be an acknowledgment on his part that he owed you the money. But odds are that you are out the entire sum, unless you can get him to admit that it was a loan. Even if you win a judgment against him, it is no guarantee that you will see your money.
2006-10-23 06:08:48 · answer #1 · answered by Jeannie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Police will not help because it wasn't stolen.
If you lent him the money on the terms that he pays it back then it is considered a verbal contract. Small claims court would be your avenue. Depending on how much though, a lawyer and such could be more than what he owes you.
2006-10-23 05:58:19 · answer #2 · answered by kellbell_62084 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can get a lawyer to help. He/she can file a lawsuite in small claims court, and if you have written documentation stating you loaned this money to him, you have a good case. If it was only a verbal agreement, and no written, it is his word against yours. This is why all legal departments will tell you to get it in writing. If you don't have it in writing, and it is not a large amount of money, depending on your state, I'd just let it go.
2006-10-23 05:55:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can file a complaint with the police. You would need a lawyer if you don't have substantial proof that he owes you money. Also to save yourself money, try going on the Judge Judy or Judge Mathis show. I believe its free, you bring your proof and if you can prove it then, a judgment will be issued for you.
2006-10-23 07:09:50 · answer #4 · answered by Rica 82 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What proof do you have that it was a loan and not a gift? It will be difficult to collect after the relationship ended. Most people would say you considered it a gift when you're in love, and a debt when it's over. Not likely, but you could try small claims court.
2006-10-23 05:59:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he signed a promissory note or other loan document agreeing to pay back the loan when you loaned him the money then yes, you can take him to court if he defaults on the terms...
If you just loaned him money with nothing in writing, he's just going to say you gave him money and you're pretty much out of luck...
2006-10-23 05:58:21 · answer #6 · answered by Andy FF1,2,CrTr,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, depending on the amount, you can take him to small claims court.
Funny how it always seems to be the guy that owes the girl money!
When are we going to wake-up.
I have done the same thing.
2006-10-23 05:58:28 · answer #7 · answered by Rhonda 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i did no longer quite win it, yet while i ultimately have been given on incapacity i became presented a huge sum of money (i think of it became around $5,000). That became while i became sixteen nevertheless, and that i had to grant 25% to my lawyer then my mom, who had capability over the money by way of fact i became underage, spent the money...
2016-10-16 07:34:23 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take them to court
2006-10-23 05:58:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Its gone. You gambled and you lost it.
2006-10-23 05:57:32 · answer #10 · answered by novembr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋