Can I sue someone over $50? Is the amount too small to file a claim? The person who borrowed money from me refused to pay back unless I "sleep over" at his place, when I refused his request and asked him to pay back the money, he stopped returning calls or text messages and basically just disappeared. I have text messages as proof and I have his address. What should I do? Should I sue or not?
2007-11-09 05:39:14 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Look at it this way: It was a $50 lesson about money lending.
That money is gone, and he sounds like a jerk so it was a good $50 spent if you never talk again!
2007-11-09 05:47:25 · answer #1 · answered by MeL 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anyone can sue anyone for practically any reason. The real question is whether or not you will prevail. In most small claims or "conciliation" courts, you can also sue for the filing fee.
But here's the problem. What evidence do you have that it was a "loan" and not a gift or that you gave your friend the money at all?
I think the consensus here is right: chalk up the $50 to experience and move on.
Good Luck with whatever you decide.
2007-11-09 05:47:10 · answer #2 · answered by DeeDee Cortez 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can sue if you really want to, but it costs $20 or $30 to file the claim in small claims. And then you have to show up for the court date.
It's really not worth the time. Just write off the $50 and this "friend" as well.
2007-11-09 05:42:49 · answer #3 · answered by Uncle Pennybags 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Even if you get the $50 AND the expenses, why go through all that hassle for so little. I understand this is about the principle, but clearly this guy is a loser. He thinks you're a dumb hoe and is just trying to get under your skin (or well....on you). I say consider the $50 a litlle reminder of how considerate and generous you are and what a poor pathetic little basterd type he is. At least one of you can sleep peacefully :)
2007-11-09 06:02:25 · answer #4 · answered by Hollyday 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL! I feel for ya, but it's not worth it. After paying a filing fee of at least $20, then actually proving he/she owes you the money (difficult to do, unless in writing). Even if you win, you still have to collect the money from the guy. One of the biggest problems in small claims court is not winning, but collecting the judgment amount after you win--not worth it.
Since you have text messages, you can threaten to call the police on him for attempted prostitution.
Good luck!
2007-11-09 05:58:29 · answer #5 · answered by akbar hakimbisatrkhandeep patel 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh, could I have fun with this one.
Find yourself a friend who is an attorney. Get them copies of the text messages. Ask them to write him a letter, and include copies of the text messages, to show what will be put into the court record as proof of the debt. You have to consider just how embarrassing that text message that he thought was so slick and clever will look when described in Legalese.
I'll bet that'll get a result.
2007-11-09 05:56:59 · answer #6 · answered by open4one 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whenever I post a question, even if its the simplest one, they can't give me a proper informed answer on this site. What happened to people that really take the time to answer..
2016-08-26 06:08:10 · answer #7 · answered by chanda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just write of the $50 and chalk it up to a learning experience, court cost would be more than the money you would recover
2007-11-09 05:42:35 · answer #8 · answered by yuenglingman1978 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably not worth your time to pursue $50.
BUT, you should have had something in writing saying he'd actually pay it back (even an IOU on a napkin!)
Otherwise, consider it a going-away gift, and write him off.
2007-11-09 05:43:02 · answer #9 · answered by Sue 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no it would prob. cost more to sue them. you may get your 50 back but it may cost you 300 in fee to do so. take it as a lesson learned.
2007-11-09 05:43:47 · answer #10 · answered by jessica 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋