I lent my ex and his mom $700 about 4yrs ago so they would not get evicted. Ive only seen 300 since that time and that was only this past may. She always has an excuse as to why she doesnt have it. Her reason is always too many bills or not holding down a steady job. That isnt my problem. I recently learned that she has mved into a new town home. If so I know with her not holding a job, and not havign good credit, she probably would have had to leave a deposit. I feel that before one starts spending extravagently you need to pay off your debts. She should have paid me before moving into this place. It has been 4yrs! Can I take her to court and sue for my money plus court fees and maybe a lil extra for having me wait so long? The only thing is that the receipt from me withdrawing from my account is faded therefore illegible. Other than she, her son, and my own word there is no proof. She sent me 300 as a money order, but I deposited it. Is there anything I can do?
2007-07-21 15:04:02 · 7 answers · asked by Tian 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
400 is a big matter when your a 19 yr old collge student who is not curently working bc youre in summer school trying to graduate early, and your parents are too broke to help you out. if i hadnt lent her that money I would not be in the bind im in currently.
2007-07-21 15:20:20 · update #1
you can get your bank records stating that you withdrew 700 dollars.
then ask your bank if they have the money order or a copy of it that you can take with you to court.
by her giving you the three hundred dollars, she acknowledges that she owes you the money and that the 700 was a LOAN and not a gift.
2007-07-21 15:14:05 · answer #1 · answered by Raychel 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you were to pursue legal action, it would be through small claims court.
It's going to be your word versus hers, however. If you really feel strongly about getting your money back, its probably a long shot. You can always threaten to take her to small claims court, and maybe that'll scare her into working out some sort of payment.
Otherwise, you might have to eat that loss. But really, its only $400. That's not really alot of money. Just chalk it up as a lesson learned. And next talk you lend someone money, you should always get them to sign some sort of receipt binding them to the obligation.
2007-07-21 22:16:24 · answer #2 · answered by phjun8383 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
POSSIBLY.
check with your state and see if theres a statute of limitations, that would prevent you from doing so, because you did say its been 4 years right?
If there is not one in place, then small claims court you would go, and would have to show proof, not only that you sent it to her, but proof that it wasnt a gift, and she agreed ot pay it back.
Then theres th question of actually being able to collect it.
Just because you get a judgement in your favor doesnt necessarily mean that you will get your money
2007-07-21 22:12:58 · answer #3 · answered by writersbIock2006 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely you can take her to small claims court. You probably won't be awarded anything for having to wait. Especially without a signed contract stating when she has to pay you back.
As far as the faded receipt, that just makes it harder for you to prove your case. If she agrees you loaned her the money, you have a right to get it back.
2007-07-21 22:09:56 · answer #4 · answered by Michael C 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your proof is weak.
If you persue this claim, realize what little you may have of a meaningful family relationship will be completely over.
2007-07-21 22:19:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably should have made her sign a written agreement saying that she would pay you back listing a time frame. Good luck to you.
2007-07-21 22:10:34 · answer #6 · answered by DizziDazi 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Does she have email? email her about the matter and get her to agree that she owes you the money so she cant pretend she doesnt when you bring her to small claims....
2007-07-21 22:17:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋