Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

A friend of my had lend me money throughout our friendship however she had not request for payments for over 5 years until she start harassing me and making me feel uncomfortable which ended our friendship. She request for the payment and suggest that if I don�t pay her then she will press charges against me. So she drew up a contract which indicates a payment of $250 per month for 5 years to satisfy the loan. I had made about 5 payments already then suddenly she decided in writing that I no longer have to pay the loan back. Then the harassment begin again so I asked her to stop, now she is telling me that I will need to pay her back or else she will press charges and sue me. Is the contract is valid after her written statement that I no longer need to pay her back?

Asked on 3/03/11, 5:25 pm

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George Shers Law Offices of Georges H. Shers

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The obvious question is, why, when you owe her about $15,000 and you fully admit you do, and she is wiling to accept payment over 5 years, are you so cheap that you do not want to pay her back something? She either is a very good friend who has helped you over the years with money or she thinks she is in love with you; in any case, you have used her. Sure periodically she starts asking to be repaid, but that is not harassment; would you not ask for repayment from someone who owes you?

Answered on 3/03/11, 5:57 pm

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