I made the unwise decision to put a friend on my cell phone plan. He put two phones on the plan, one for himself and one for his girlfriend. When we made the agreemenet, I had him sign a paper saying that he would pay. He is now six days late and evidentally has no plan to pay.
In the paper he signed, he agreed to be responsible for his two lines until the end of the contract in 2009. In order to cancel his lines, it will cost $200 per line. I am hoping to take him to court for the cancelation fees as well as two months worth of service. Is it really worth my time to take him to court?
2007-09-28 20:15:17 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Does he have any money? If yes, take him to court. Even if he has no money now, he might later, so still sue him. You have the agreement. Now, that being said, have you asked him for the money and has he out and out refused. Tell him what you have to do and if no money, sue him. It is all you can do.
Small claims court is cheap and the loser pays the nominal cost.
2007-09-28 20:23:22 · answer #1 · answered by Songbyrd JPA ✡ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since he is your friend, perhaps you can notify him for the last time about the said problem and maybe you can ask for amicable settlement. Because if you will raise this problem to court, I guess you will be needing more money for paying attorney's fee and you will be required to devote more time to the said case. But if you will still talk to your friend in a nice manner and you will just tell him the implications of what he has done well maybe he will feel guilty and in a way might cooperate. maybe you two can compromise, perhaps he has financial problemas as of this moment which transpired the said incident. Since he's your friend, you might want to settle the payment for the meantime and ask him to make the final pormissory note that he will pay you , include the mode of payment plus the penalty . And if he still didn't do something about this after that agreement , inform him this will be brought to court. Also, if this will happen, your friendship might end already.
2007-09-28 20:29:42 · answer #2 · answered by chrizzy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Six days late is not enough time to take him to court. If you just have it in writing and originally put him on your plan, he should not have placed anyone else on your plan. If he signed for both and agreed to pay the amount for two............he should be held liable for his part. Did he sign the paper and date it? It would be worth your time in small claims court. Make sure you have all your documentation with you , otherwise you won't have a case. A judge goes on proof. I would send this guy a certified letter through the county court system to take him to court. If you are unsure about anything, call legal aid for some free advice. Best of luck as I believe people should keep their word. You shouldn't have to bear his costs.
2007-09-28 20:26:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Write him a demand letter stating how much he owes and be sure to let him know that if he does not pay by a specified date, you will take him to small claims court where he will be responsible not only for the money he owes, but also for the court costs. Make a copy of the letter for your file. In the future, don't get into these arrangements. You might have a contract, but then you have to enforce it. Pain in the neck as you have found out.
2007-09-28 20:45:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to small claims court. You have a signed contract from him. The court would give that some very serious consideration. A deal's a deal.
2007-09-28 20:23:22 · answer #5 · answered by Richard B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be worth your time but it is not worth your money. Going to court will probably cost much more then the fees.
2007-09-28 20:20:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have a case yet. It's only been 6 days.
If 30 days pass (or 90, depending on the situation), and you have given him adequate verbal and written notification to pay, and he still refuses, then you will have a case.
2007-09-28 20:34:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds like a valid contract. Did you make sure he dated the document as well or have any witnesses?
2007-09-28 20:22:05 · answer #8 · answered by UriK 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
umm.. he's 6 days late.
quit hating he doesn't want you.
no. you have no case.
only case you have is pickin the wrong guy.
sue-happy assed people.
feel free to rate this negatively!
2007-09-28 20:24:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
did you get the paper notarized?
2007-09-28 20:21:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋