I had a friend write me a check and I believe it got returned for insufficient funds. If he refuses to pay the amount, I understand he is still legally liable for the amount he agreed to pay me on the check. Where would I file a case if he refuses to pay? Do I need to go to small claims court or can I file it with some sort of district attorney?
2007-04-18 16:57:27 · 3 answers · asked by emx620 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
Also I made him sign and date a paper saying "I agree to pay John Smith $450 by personal check on or before April 13th, 2007" Can I call my local police and just report it stolen or what can I do? Thanks.
2007-04-18 18:30:02 · update #1
Your local cops would be the first stop. They'll write him a ticket for "negotiating a worthless instrument" or similar term, and then the court will take over from there. They'll let you know his court date and all you have to do is show up. Some friend huh?
2007-04-18 17:06:20 · answer #1 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm assuming you live in the United States. You have two options. First, yes you can file with the D.A, but it's a pain in the **** and they really won't go after him, unless he's done this before for big dollars. Go to small claims court. If you win he has to pay you. He can still tell you to piss off, but you then can go to a collections company and have them call him everday and put a stain on his credit. no sure fire way of getting your money, but it'll feel good knowing he's getting called at all hours and have a nice little smell on his credit report.
2007-04-18 17:04:43 · answer #2 · answered by Michael 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cheque bouncing case is filed under area 138 NI Act, right here steps are in contact: i) Issuance of word interior of 30 days of the receipt of counsel out of your bankers with regard to the bouncing of cheque. ii) submitting of the grievance after 15 days thereafter. iii) The grievance is filed before the courtroom of the in contact Justice of the Peace based on the jurisdiction. iv) courtroom subjects summons against the accused persons and the trial commences. IMP: continually work together the centers of very sturdy criminal expert for drafting and issuing word, and the complaints as that's especially technical count.
2016-11-25 21:13:32 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋