My EX boyfriend paid my car repair on his credit card. At the time ther was no mention it was a loan?

Question

when I ended the relationship, he asked for his money back. I refused and he threatened small claim court. what proof do i need in that it was a gift and he only wanted it returned after I ended things?

Answer 1

Unless there was a signed contract, it most likely would not hold up in small claims court.
Also, there obviously was not a verbal contract either.
It just sounds like a scorned person, angry about a failed relationship.
You don't need proof.
He needs proof that you agreed to pay it back.
The burden of proof is not on you.

Answer 2

what is the timeline here, days, weeks, months? How long was the relationship? Were any papers drawn up as to a pay back method? Is anyone priviey to the arrangement, IE, parents, friends, dude at the repair shop? If the repairs were in Dec and you broke up in Jan, that's one thing, but if repair was Dec and now it's July, why no mention of payments?
If it was a private arrangement, it's your word against his, but that may depend on your state. Each state has it's own laws.
Before it gets to that point, offer half, if he declines, then you have offered and allow him to take you to court, unless you have someone that witnessed the arrangement.

Answer 3

Judge Judy

Answer 4

i believe if there was no IOU letter or letter signed that you intended to pay this back it was in fact a gift. Dont quote me on it. if all else fails take it to Judge Joe Brown.

Answer 5

Why not just pay him back? After all, it's your car. Take responsibility and do the right thing.

Answer 6

OMG! He paid for your car to get fixed and you dumped him? You should pay it back. Who are you? Satan

Answer 7

Just pay him what is owed. It is the right thing to do.