If you lent someone money, you can sue them in small claims court if they failed to pay you back. If your landlord didn’t return your security deposit, you can sue them in small claims. If a contractor owes you money because you had to hire someone to fix the bad job they did, you can them in small claims court.
Can I sue my ex boyfriend for credit card debt?
You can only sue him for breach of an oral agreement. Chances are slim to none that he will admit to said agreement and even if he does, the judge would likely consider your use and enjoyment of the television.
Why did I give my ex boyfriend £3, 000?
A few months before we split up I lent him £3,000 towards paying off some credit card debt he was being hassled for and he promised to pay it back shortly afterwards. However, despite saying he would pay me back soon, I am still no closer to retrieving my money and he is denying knowledge of the loan.
Can a bank take an ex boyfriend to court?
The claimant’s responsibility is simply to show that on the balance of probabilities it was not a gift, and given that this was a substantial sum, the absence of a written contract shouldn’t deter the lender from taking her ex-boyfriend to court. It is still worth trying to collect as much evidence as possible to put before the small claims court.
How can I force my ex boyfriend to pay back a loan?
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What happens if an ex partner owes you money?
If you’ve taken out a loan or borrowed money on a credit card in your name to help an ex-partner, you may find yourself in a difficult situation if you can’t prove that they promised to reimburse you. If you stop making repayments on the debt, the lender may pursue legal action against you, which could be devastating for your credit rating.
