I made a really terrible mistake i borrowed money to someone i thought was my friend. He told me he would give me back before the week was over, he was going to use the money to get his car that was towed and sell it immediately. The money from the sold car was what he was going to use to pay me back. A week after he started dodging me and since the semester was over he traveled to texas. He came back in january and when i confronted him, he said he was going to sell the car and started giving me lame excuses. When i told him i was going to call the cops he said okay but whatever they say is final. He agreed to give me half next week and half later. When the time came i called but no reply i went over to his place just to find out he moved off campus. IK spoke to his friends and told them i was going to call the cops, they said that is what he wanted me to do since there is no signed documentation the cops will settle it and he won't have to pay anything. pls someone help me
2007-02-25 20:31:55 · 11 answers · asked by builtfrank 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Do you have any proof that he borrowed it? (Witnesses, documentation?)
The police won't do anything, you have to sue him in small claims court. It costs about $25.
2007-02-25 20:36:22 · answer #1 · answered by Vegan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't call the cops -- it's not a "cop" issue -- that's why your friend is hoping you'll call them -- and whatever they decide is "final". It's a civil issue --- file a complaint against him in small claims court. The quantum of proof is only "preponderance of the evidence", in other words, if it's more likely than not that it occurred, you'll win. Where did you get the money you loaned him? Did you make a bank/ATM withdrawal or write a check to him? Those receipts could be used as your evidence. Also, anyone else who knew of the loan could be a witness. I wouldn't hesitate to take him to small claims even if you have no evidence or witnesses because usually that type of person ends up "tripping" himself in court and judges can generally tell who is telling the truth. You know, another thing that sometimes works is contacting parents (depending on his home situation, of course). Good luck! I wouldn't chase him anymore because you need to know where he is in order to file a case against him (and, of course, I wouldn't tell him you're filing a case --- just do it)
2007-02-25 22:10:22 · answer #2 · answered by GrnEyedBlondeSwede 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the future, remember this piece of advice... Never loan more than you can afford to give. Meaning, generally, if you loan someone money, there's a very good chance you will never get it paid back again.
2007-02-25 20:43:36 · answer #3 · answered by scruffycat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Write a demand letter and send it to your friend to pay you 300 dollars. If your friend do not pay you, file a collection case in the small claims court so that the court will order your friend to pay you.
2007-02-25 20:39:56 · answer #4 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eww. yeah, sounds like if you call the cops, they wont help you because there really is no evidence that you gave him $300. sorry to say but you're not gonna get it back. best thing to do is learn from your mistake i guess.
2007-02-25 20:36:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Small claims court, the amount you loaned plus up to whatever monetary damages you can get(usually to 5,000 dollars).
2007-02-25 20:36:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beat him up! nah. but you cant go to the police withour evidence. Blackmail him?
2007-02-25 21:16:41 · answer #7 · answered by the3_littlepigs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get your ducks in a row go to magistate court and sue them
2007-02-25 21:24:53 · answer #8 · answered by Fire Lt. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you have it in writing with a signed agreement, there is nothing you can do.
2007-02-26 15:49:11 · answer #9 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats easy.. have some guy whack ur fren.. (usually cost about $50)
2007-02-25 20:41:16 · answer #10 · answered by theblues79 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋