About a year ago October 2006, I helped a friend buy computer parts for her computer and fixed up for her. After much ordeal about when she could pay me back she immediately told me, "After I get my OSAP." So I waited a week and then tells me her OSAP screwed up and was late. Long story short, I asked her again every 2 months, kept on haggling her for it. Every time she'd just give me an excuse as to why she couldn't pay me, a whole bunch of sob stories. Now it's September 2007 and I've stretch my paitents far enough. What are my options to getting my money back? I don't even mind spending a little to get it back, after getting it back I don't plan on talking to her ever again.
Proofs that I have that she owes me are as follows, the receipt and date of purchase for the parts and an MSN conversation history that states that she even reconizes she owes me money. I have a friend who knows she still owes me money as well but I'm not sure how that would work in.
2007-09-11 08:17:04 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
you can sue her in a small claims court (see your county court house). cost is minimal. hassle is relative. does not guarantee payment however a judgement does guarantee she will not get a credit card, buy a house, etc until she pays you. you can take it another step further at that point and try to get wage attachment but it does cost even more money. good luck. i hope you learned your lesson that one. dont "loan" money unless you don't expect to get it back
2007-09-11 08:22:37 · answer #1 · answered by bbq 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could take the road of taking her to small claims court... but there are other options you could try as well, including mediation and arbitration...
Mediation is the process of having an outside party help the two of you to negotiate a settelment. This settlement, however, is non binding, and the mediator does not make judgements, they simply facilitate the agreement made between the two parties. This might be a good option if you wanted to remain friends, or had an ongoing business relationship that you did not want terminated, however, as you said that you never want to speak to this person again, this probably doesn't make any sense.
Another option is to take the matter to arbitration... which is a way of settling disputes without going through the formal legal process, and involves private parties, not connected to the formal government legal system. This is often a good option because it is binding, unlike a court decision which can be apealed, and usually is cheaper than taking someone to court. Often times arbitration is faster than court as well.
However, as we are talking about such a small sum it really doesn't make much sense to worry about finding arbitrator. Just go to small claims. Small claims is usually pretty quick, there is no need for lawyers, and the court costs are normally nominal.
2007-09-11 08:37:21 · answer #2 · answered by Schaufel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think it's possible to take this to a court matter, sooo i guess you just gotta keep asking, but you can't pressure her deeply, because if she's in an apartment alrady i know life is already bad for her considering how the economy is right now, but just tell her that "heyy you know...you still haven't paid me the 20 dollars every months" haha it's kind of like rent, paying you every month, but if she doesn't pay you the money within a year or so, i believe you can call the authorities, because 600 is a lot
2016-05-17 07:29:55 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This was a civil agreement you entered and does not fall under the authority of the police. Your best recourse is to file a claim in Small Claims court. You would not need an attorney, and if you are sucessful, the judge may order her to pay your court costs.
2007-09-11 08:21:28 · answer #4 · answered by trooper3316 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe talk to her parents about it (if you guys aren't that old.)
I have a friend who I should never borrow money (a few dollars here and there) but I do it anyways, I'm stupid...try talking to her again and set up a payment plan even if its like 100 bucks a week or something...or even 50 every little bit helps
2007-09-11 09:31:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
File in small claims court. The receipt and MSN conversation history will help. The friend probably won't be useful as that's hearsay.
2007-09-11 08:21:47 · answer #6 · answered by Michael C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell her that you know now what kind of person she is and she has no loyalty... really work with her guilt. Just walk away.
RULE # 1 NEVER LOAN MONEY TO A FRIEND. You can give it, but don't ever expect it back. If they didn't have it in the first place, what makes you think they'll ever have it?
2007-09-11 08:23:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her on Judge Mathis or one of the million other court shows on tv. Sounds like you have a case. Plus you get a free trip (they pay for airfare and hotel)
2007-09-11 08:21:58 · answer #8 · answered by Shelly J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Small claims court. You should be able to get the required documents at your local court house.
2007-09-11 08:21:43 · answer #9 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you really want the money back, either get a collection agency to request on your behalf or sue her. What kind of friend can she be if she bums money off of you and can't return it?
2007-09-11 08:24:10 · answer #10 · answered by hells_grannies 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋