Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

A friend of mine lent her ex-boyfriend (while still in their relationship) tens of thousands of dollars to invest into a house. She has nothing in writing to show that it was a loan and no paperwork other than the check she wrote him. He did give her a car title as collateral but it is not even signed. She has had a very difficult time contacting him. She finally did receive a response from him via email. After several email interactions, he wrote that if she continues to contact him or any of his family about this, he will bring legal action against her. He then goes on to suggest that BECAUSE SHE THOUGHT it was a loan, he will try to HELP HER if she gives him a bank acct and he will periodically deposit some money until the issue is resolved. Even though there was no promissory note signed, does she have any legal course of action she can pursue? Should she just accept his "suggestion"?


Asked on 1/31/11, 2:30 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

It should be pretty easy to trace the funds into the house. At that point she can claim an ownership interest in it if he refuses to repay her. She should contact an attorney ASAP.

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Answered on 1/31/11, 3:26 pm


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