Loan is £5,000 over two years old
2007-06-06 00:31:44 · 20 answers · asked by berti567 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
I think you could take her to the small claims court if you were so inclined yes
2007-06-06 00:34:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
First off, it's your daughter. I would never sue my children. Even if it was for $5,000. Why not count your losses, but make it very clear you will never risk giving her another dime if she chooses to be irresponsible and not pay back the loan you've already given her. It would be such a shame to break up a family over money.
2007-06-06 00:53:35 · answer #2 · answered by Bindy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, in the UK you can sue your daughter. In English law a verbal contract is binding. If she said she would repay you and hasn't, you have grounds to take her to court.
I would ignore all the comments about spoiling your relationship with her if you sue. She isn't thinking much of you to to take you for granted in this way.
It was a loan, not a gift and you are well within your rights to ask for it back.
2007-06-06 00:47:50 · answer #3 · answered by charterman 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How can you prove that she owes the money? Unless there is some kind of contractual agreement, (even oral, although this is harder to prove), then I'm afraid you don't have much of a case. Why not try talking to her about paying it back in installments? At the same time, is the loan from you, or was it with a company, and you are a guarantor? If it was with you, then it's much harder to prove as I've said, but if it's with a company and you're a guarantor, then I'm afraid you're liable. Good luck with it!
2007-06-06 00:35:37 · answer #4 · answered by Pseudonym45 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess you can if she had signed a paper stating to repay you at the time of the loan.
Though people may think that signing something like that for a child is not necessary, but that is a large amount.
Otherwise, it's her words against yours.
2007-06-06 00:35:22 · answer #5 · answered by Mom of 2 great boys 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
counting on what state you're located in various quantities of information is had to show that the loan exchange into not a present day. in many states a verbal contract is binding via regulation besides the fact that it must be witnessed via a minimum of two human beings. communicate over with an lawyer to verify the top standards on your state.
2016-12-18 15:32:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't have a contract with her, it's a gift and no. Be careful how loud you speak about it. In the US, a gift of more than $10K would have to be claimed in taxes and both parties would incur a charge from the government.
Be glad she didn't burn your house down with a huge party or something really bad... :)
2007-06-06 00:35:45 · answer #7 · answered by I hate Comcast 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure what the laws are in the UK, but I would think that if she's an adult, you could take her to civil court. Was it original agreed to be a loan, or a gift?
2007-06-06 00:34:32 · answer #8 · answered by S4M F1SHER 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you could do it through the small claims court. it can be done on-line. however that will only give her a CCJ, it wont mean you get your money back. ok if you dont she is in contempt of court, but is that likely to make her !!!!
and what will it do to your family to sue your own daughter
2007-06-06 02:13:58 · answer #9 · answered by alatoruk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would have to prove you gave her the money, you would also have to prove that she was going to pay it back.
If you can do this then goto the small claims court and present your case to an adviser, they will then begin the process of getting your money back..
2007-06-06 00:35:20 · answer #10 · answered by ra88ie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the loan with a company or did you lend her the money? really need more info on this.
2007-06-06 00:34:35 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋