Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

Can you sue ex-boyfriend in Small Claims for not paying bill?

Is it possible to sue in Small Claims Court for non payment of phone bill that you had turned on in your name for a now exboyfriend? The amount of the bill is: $378.25.


Asked on 9/01/00, 3:09 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Hayes The John Hayes Law Offices

Re: Can you sue ex-boyfriend in Small Claims for not paying bill?

If you and your ex-boyfriend had an oral agreement that you would turn on the phone, and he would pay the bill, you can sue him in small claims court for breach of contract. You can sue for the amount of the phone bill, plus any late charges, interest, and the cost of filing the lawsuit. If you shared the phone line, you are both equally liable for the phone bill.

John Hayes, Esq.

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Answered on 10/05/00, 2:20 am


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