I loaned a person 3200.00. I threatened to take her to court because of slow pay.The agreement was 500.00 a month. I loaned it to her in May 2006. She gave me 300.00 in july 2006. She avoided me and changed her phone number until I got a hold of her mother here in Dallas and the mother informed the husband of what was going on. He had no idea.They live in California.Now we are in Nov 2006. The husband called me and said all they could do is send 300.00 a month because they were in terrible debt,due to her gambling. I said o.k. They did make a payment in Nov. Now here it is end of Dec. and I called the husband and he said they will send. He originally told me the payment would be the beginning of each month. Then she told me I could try to take her to court but I could not sue on a verbal agreement. Is this true? They do not deny the loan.
2006-12-21 12:58:40 · 8 answers · asked by Wendy P 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
By the way , she asked me and my husband.She had been a friendf of 16 years
2006-12-21 13:10:34 · update #1
A verbal contract is legal and binding in the state of Texas You can take her to court you just have to prove you loaned her the money If you have any copies of checks or money orders where she has paid you it will help. Her mom & husband can be forced to tell about the loan to support your case. Good Luck
2006-12-21 15:13:26 · answer #1 · answered by d3midway semi-retired 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every state has a 'Statute of Frauds' that requires contracts above a certain amount, or involving certain types of transactions (such as real estate sales) to be in writing. A $3200 loan is usually not covered. The problem is, can you prove the agreement? They may not deny the loan now, but it sounds like they will in court. Your agreement is legally enforceable, but you have to convince the judge there was an agreement. If you have documentation of the payments that were made, it would help support your case.
2006-12-21 13:26:03 · answer #2 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Verbal agreements are binding but you need proof that there was infact a legal agreement, like someone who can say "yeah so and so agreed to pay so and so back" or whatever, NEVER NEVER EVER from this point on work off of verbal agreements, get it in writing! Writing is 100% better for legal cases. Besides with that kindof money why would you just do a verbal agreement? That was a bad move on your part (no offense) Go talk to a lawyer and see how well it will hold up.
2006-12-21 13:01:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sure you had an agreement of sorts before setting out to do his job. You must have some documents that binds both you & your customer to a contract for the job. If you have all those, then you can very easily get a lawyer & sue him & even claim extra money as compensation for harrasment & other damage charges if they apply.
2016-05-23 09:11:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I loaned an x boyfriend about 10 k ,he verbally agreed to pay me back,he never did .He had gotten laid off ,I payed his bills,food,gas ect..in the state of Texas .Can I get my money back?
2015-01-18 08:51:18 · answer #5 · answered by Karen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well.. in texas... u can get away with anything... right now some texas representative is trying to legalize hunting... FOR BLIND PEOPLE!
i suggest you open up the phone book and call an attorney...
2006-12-21 13:08:47 · answer #6 · answered by ryanisalifestyle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-21 14:02:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES ,SIR IT MOST CERTAINLY IS.....
2006-12-21 13:04:10 · answer #8 · answered by BOBBIE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋