Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Collecting on a loan from one individual to another

I was in a relationship with someone, for 3 years and I loaned him $8,500 to start a business, which was to be paid back in 2 months. Six months later, I still do not have the money, and I found out he was still married and he started a business with his wife. He lives in Texas, I live in Florida, what can I do leagaly? Is it possible to file some kind of charge against him?


Asked on 1/16/09, 12:24 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Rebecca Zima The Law Offices of Rebecca Zima, P.A.

Re: Collecting on a loan from one individual to another

No, that is not a criminal case unless you can prove that he intended to defraud you of the money from the beginning. Even then, in the context of a three year relationship, criminal intent would be very difficult to prove.

If anything, you may be able to sue him in civil court. Your success in a civil case would depend on many specifics; whether you can prove that you personally gave him that amount, whether you can prove that the money you gave him was a loan rather than a gift, whether he signed anything agreeing to pay you back. I suggest that you consult with an attorney in your area, but if you just gave him that money without protecting yourself and getting documentation that you can use to prove what happened, that is going to be a big problem in getting it back.

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Answered on 1/16/09, 12:48 pm


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