Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

Re: Money owed to me by ex-boyfreind (4yr relationship)

Thanks for your posting.

What you have is, basically, a breach of contract case. You can sue for the amounts you have lost. Although you can sue for attorney's fees, the law states that except for those allowed by statute, or agreed to in a contract between the parties, attorney's fees are not recoverable.

If you have other questions, please feel free to call my office at 1-877-568-2977 (toll free) or email me.

Thanks,

Robert

Re: Money owed to me by ex-boyfreind (4yr relationship)

You can bring a lawsuit for breach of an oral agreement. You will need to prove both that there was an agreement that you would be reimbursed (and that the items were not gifts), and that you actually purchased or spent the amount you claim. Unless there is a written agreement which provides for attorney's fees in the event of a legal action (and it appears you do not have one), you will not be able to recover any attorney's you may incur.

Re: Money owed to me by ex-boyfreind (4yr relationship)

You can sue your ex-boyfriend for any money that you loaned him. Most likely he will claim that it was a gift. Do you have any writings that substantiate that it was a loan. Our firm handles cases throughout California and we will be happy provide you with free consultation once you fax me any documentation you might have.