I became friends with this guy out here in Wichita, Kansas when I moved from NJ. I trusted him because I thought he was my friend. He "helped" me into buying a truck in which I paid $2500 for and the truck was only worth $1000 because it was really a piece of junk. The truck kept giving me problems so I wanted to get rid of it. My friend said he could put a little work into the truck and get it sold for me and just split what it sells for 50/50 between us. So he put a couple hundred dollars into the truck to make it look a bit better. I signed my title and gave it to him because he found a buyer in which he sold it for $1200. Now I know signing my title to him freely was a mistake, but I trusted him and figured he would give me my half of the pay. He didn't and moved to Kansas City. He does not return my calls, he outright robbed me. Please tell me that if I took him to court that I have a chance of getting my $600. Tell me what I can do to help me to get it. Thanks.
2007-10-19 14:40:52 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You can try small claims but you have to have evidence that this was agreed to. The problem with a verbal contract, although they're valid, is that they're hard to prove if he denies it. The judge could ask why he thinks you signed the title over to him but he could lie. If you have anything in writing, even an e-mail, or something like a voice message, you can try supplying those as evidence. If you decide to sue, I don't think it would be wise to warn him.
2007-10-19 14:48:18 · answer #1 · answered by CUrias 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the law in your state. In a case like this it might be best to cut your losses. It costs money to launch a court action and I am guessing this guy does not have much money anyway, so even if you win you will still be trying to get blood from a stone. Treat it as a learning experience and move on.
2007-10-19 14:47:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a good chance of winning in small claims court, but it may be hard to actually collect your money. If you have the time, go ahead and file a suit. That may just scare him into paying.
2007-10-19 15:14:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For $600, cut your losses. You will spend more than that to serve him with a lawsuit across state lines. In some states, you may not even be allowed to serve him in another state.
2007-10-19 15:21:03 · answer #4 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try for small claims. If you get a judgment, collecting is another problem. But you can try. If it's not worth the effort, just chalk it up to life experience.
2007-10-19 15:26:55 · answer #5 · answered by Flatpaw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You got ripped off. I'd say that you have little chance of recovering any money. I know a good bridge in Brooklyn for sale; real cheap. Interested?
2007-10-19 14:46:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Small claims court is your only option since you didn't have a written contract. Oh and I should point out that even if the court orders him to pay you that doesn't mean he will.
2007-10-19 14:44:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You might go to work and get money the old-fashioned way. Kiss that $600 goodbye.
2007-10-19 14:49:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you have a chance of recovering - but get a free consultation from an attorney. some of our best lessons in life are expensive.... good luck to you.
2007-10-19 14:50:15 · answer #9 · answered by micky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋