She said she would pay me $1000.00 U.S. by August, but is being paying a little at a time, so far she still ows me 600.00 but acts as if she don't need to pay. Is being over a month since she hastn't pay anything. She signed a paper with a witness for the debt, is it enough proof to sue her?
I live in Atlanta, Georgia.
2006-12-08 17:20:08 · 6 answers · asked by cibercitizen 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You can file in small claims court in either DeKalb, Fulton, or Gwinnett County - depending on where the debt was created. You have to fill out your own papers and then pay a filing fee., The case will be heard before a magistrate.
The paper she signed has to state the repayment date, etc. If she does not come to court then a default judgment will be entered. Then, whether she ever pays the judgment will be a matter of luck although the judgment will impair her title to real and personal property of record.
2006-12-08 17:58:33 · answer #1 · answered by Donald W 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, take the paper contract to small claims court, you don't need a lawyer, file it yourself. Ask the witness to appear in court when the time comes; get ready for all the answers she's going to throw back at you - for example you owed her for a car or something so it offset the deal, etc. She's allowed to bring up any defense she can think of! Good luck.
2006-12-08 17:26:15 · answer #2 · answered by alaskasourdoughman 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as you have it in writing, you have a case. You may have to go to small claims court, depending on your local laws. They do owe you a debt if they signed a paper promising to pay. That is called a Promisory Note.
2006-12-08 17:43:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tossing good money after bad. So you sue her and you win, now what? Does she have money to pay you? Does she have money in her bank account you can have the Sheriff seize? Does she work?
If you answer no to most of these questions then just be patient and wait for your money to slowly roll in.
2006-12-08 19:42:33 · answer #4 · answered by El_Nimo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can sue on the basis of that signed paper which is duly witnessed.
2006-12-08 21:34:22 · answer #5 · answered by Seagull 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Find a small claims court in your area. It is cheapest to file your case and you don't need a lawyer to represent you.
2006-12-08 17:23:33 · answer #6 · answered by sharpie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋