About 1 and a half months ago I bailed my "friend" out of jail and she has not paid me back?

Question

She promised to pay me back and has failed to do so. What do you suggest I do? What kind of case would I have in civil court. the total she owes me is $605

Answer 1

there are a lot of factors here, so I can't give you a straight answer. 1st, do you trust her that she will pay you back... that's a big factor, if you do talk to her see whats going on there may be something going on. 2nd dose she have a job, or is she SERIOUSLY looking for one. . . . dose she have any kind of income, and if not is she job hunting. but not just any job hunting is she seriously looking for one.
If you trust her and she has a job, then wait a little and talk with her. 600$ is a lot to make up for a lot of people. don't get to hasty to take it to court..
.. But if you don't trust her and shes unemployed... then court may be a good option for you(still be sure to talk with her though).

Answer 2

Small claims court in your town will get you a judgement ordering your money back. Problem is even after you sue and win most people still don't pay because there really is no way to enforce the judgment. Your best bet is to show up at her work or home or whatever place she would be most embarrassed and ask for your money back. Tell her you will keep coming back every day until you are paid.

Answer 3

You have an excellent case in small claims court. If all you say is true you'll win. Whether or not you ever collect on the court order is another question. Might want to just take this away as a lesson. Jails hold criminals. Do you want a criminal owing you money?

Answer 4

If you have the bail receipt , or paid it by check or credit card then you have a very clear case. Small claims court should cover it.
I would ask for the money back or at least a regular payment on whats owed first though.
Did she appear in court ? If she did your bail money may be refunded, contact where you paid the bail to find out.

Answer 5

if you lend something to someone, consider it lost, as if you will not recieve it back. if you didn't think that you could afford to lose it, you shouldn't lend it.

though most christians who go to court over claims don't seem to get this moral, they should because its in the Bible.

Or, as the Jews say, an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. But remember, there is no such thing as righteous anger. And maybe you should ask yourself...
Will you forgive her after you would get your money back in court?
Why?
Why not now?
Whats the difference between then and now?

Answer 6

Wrong, you bailed out an acquaintance, not a friend.

A friend would have paid you back already.

Your chances of getting your money back are slim to none.

Why does she owe you any money for ?

She didn't force you to bail her out, you did that freely of your own accord.

Chalk this one up as a Life Lesson.

Just be glad it was only $605 bucks.

Answer 7

If you are indeed waiting on a girl you bailed out to repay you, I think you should consider lessons or therapy or something along those lines. Ranked among the top lessons in life is given that you are a male and bailed her out it is your gift regardless of words exchanged.

Answer 8

You could file a civil lawsuit with the county courthouse. Check the laws in your state to see if verbal agreements hold up if there was an agreement between the two of you.

Answer 9

File a small claims action in your local court.

Answer 10

As you go through life you will have only a very few real friends. In this case, might as well chalk it up to experience.