Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Georgia

I let my son and his now exgirlfriend purchase some items for her house using my credit card. I only have a verbal agreement to pay me back. Now that she isn't paying me, what can I do? Can I reposess the items and sell them? What are my chances of taking her to small claims court without a written agreement? They include couches, washer/dryer, and stove.


Asked on 6/18/10, 8:23 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Paula McGill Attorney at Law

If you let your son and his then girlfriend use your credit card, you need to sue your son and the girlfriend. The best scenario is to have your son pay 1/2 of what is owed and then have your son testify on your behalf about her obligation.

Otherwise, with nonfamily debtors, the creditor can go after one or both for the entire amount. However, without a written agreement and some evidence of an agreement, you should get your son to testify to the agreement.

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Answered on 6/18/10, 11:31 am


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