Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California

Credit

I had a verbal agreement with my ex boyfriend (at time was still boyfriend). He used my credit cards to do his rental property repairs and he would play be back. The agreement was when his property sold he would pay off all the credit cards that he assumed debt on. Now that we aren't together anymore I have a $12,000.00 debt that he agreed to pay off and he is refusing to pay it off. I have one email where he talks about paying his debt off when escrow closes. And now he wont even respond about it. He says to have a nice life and that he wont respond to me anymore. Is there anything I can do about this? I don't even know where he is living now


Asked on 11/28/06, 11:18 am

3 Answers from Attorneys

Matthew Mickelson Law Offices of Matthew C. Mickelson

Re: Credit

You have the option of suing him for the money, although you should figure out first whether your lawsuit will be successful. There are ways to find someone who has disappeared, and suing them. If you'd like to discuss this further, feel free to contact me.

Read more
Answered on 11/28/06, 1:12 pm
OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES

Re: Credit

You may get a judgment against him and force payment once you file suit and prevail. Call me directly at 16192223504.

Read more
Answered on 11/28/06, 1:28 pm
JOHN GUERRINI THE GUERRINI LAW FIRM - COLLECTION LAWYERS

Re: Credit

If his email did not admit the debt, then you likely only have two years from the date of the last loan, in order to sue him. That is the statute of limitations on an oral agreement. It's two years from the date of breach or last payment, whichever is later.

Assuming that his email acknowledging the debt was sent within the last four years, then you can likely sue him based upon that email, arguing that it constitutes an admission of the debt and that it qualifies as a written agreement.

Where he lives is easy to ascertain. We have investigators on staff that can locate almost anyone. You'd be surprised how easy it is.

If you want to sue him, please feel free to contact us for a no charge consult. We are collection attorneys, and we can review the underlying documents and let you know if you have a case. We routinely litigate throughout the State of California (and even out of state on occasion), so where he lives is not an issue.

***No Legal Services or Attorney Client Relationship - Although this email may provide information concerning potential legal issues, it is not a substitute for legal advice from qualified counsel. You should not and are not authorized to rely on this email as a source of legal advice. Until a formal Retainer Agreement is executed, any communication between you and The Guerrini Law Firm cannot create any attorney-client relationship between you and The Guerrini Law Firm.***

Read more
Answered on 11/28/06, 11:57 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Credit, Debt and Collections Law questions and answers in California