Legal Question in Consumer Law in Florida

I lent someone money to open a business. In return I was to get a 50 percent return. They never opened the business and moved with my initial money. Can I get my money back and press charges on them?


Asked on 2/08/11, 4:48 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

William Gwaltney William W. Gwaltney, Attorneys at Law

Without a written agreement it may be difficult to prove that the money was something other than a gift. As for the charges, you can contact the State Attorney or Sheriff's department in your area and file a report for theft, but again you may have a difficult time proving your case.

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Answered on 2/09/11, 7:26 am


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