what should i do.
I want to write her a letter and tell her to give me money or i will bring in a lawyer in 5 days.
she took about $400.
2007-08-16 18:53:06 · 11 answers · asked by talkingator 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If you have a lawyer, get him.her to draft a letter of demand that states that the money needs to be paid by a certain date and if it isn't, you will take her to " Small Claims Court".
2007-08-16 19:03:25 · answer #1 · answered by lizzie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You might use small claims court. If you have a friend who is a lawyer, that might help on the letter thing. Is there any proof you lent her the money? A check, with a loan listed in the memo. Something in writing, a witness, etc. She sounds like a dead beat, and you may just have to write it off. In small claims court, it is inexpensive to file, you don't need lawyer, and there is every chance she might not show and you will get default judgment. Then, if she ever has money, you can grab it. Good luck. Fact is, it might be a relatively cheap lesson on loaning money. Ignore the threat about 'calling the police' It is a waste of time, you can't prove fraud, and do not go to her house, as you could end up on a criminal side of attempted extortion.
2007-08-16 19:05:43 · answer #2 · answered by Songbyrd JPA ✡ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you write her a letter , send it certified mail or fedex. if you decide to go to small claims court , you will need proof that you sent the letter (S). you will probably have to send her several. you could try to ask her family ? others who know her ? maybe get her to agree to start making small payments ... would also help you in proving your case later. give her receipts / or better yet if she pays you by check a few installments. get a signed repayment agreement if possible. accept 5 dollars a month , anything just to get it signed. then in very , very , very fine print, you can write some default in payment type of language.LOL. just kidding about that part. seriously, think of trying to solve it outside of court if possible. if you can't do , you might want to go to small claims. personally, i'd avoid court for that amount of money. too dissappointing.
2007-08-16 19:44:41 · answer #3 · answered by Mildred S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think writing a letter might be your only option. If you asked law enforcement they would just tell you that it's a civil matter.
Try writing a letter, but don't get your hopes up, as she probably knows a little about the legal system too.
2007-08-16 19:05:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might be s.o.l. You could write a threatening letter mentioning small claims court and she may not know that small claims have to be for more money. Good luck. What goes around; comes around though.
2007-08-16 19:07:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sucks. Ignore that little voice in your head telling you to be nice sometimes. It's fun.
2007-08-16 19:01:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it is not in writting you have no legal recourse. Next time get something for colateral--worth more than the loan--encourages payment.
2007-08-16 19:31:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
go to her house and ask for the money, but dont go alone.
if she refuses to return the money, tell her that you will give her only a certain time for her to collect the money and pay you, otherwise you will go to the police.
2007-08-16 18:59:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Key her car real good.
2007-08-16 19:15:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go see judge Judy
2007-08-16 19:21:40 · answer #10 · answered by Lane H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋