Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Illinois
Out of State defendant
I was living with an ex-boyfriend and we split up. During
that time we signed an agreement that I prepared
which stated we would each be responsible for 1/2 of
all costs associated with the apartment we were
renting in Mountain View, CA . This document was in
addition to the standard rental agreement for the
apartment. We also included a statement that he
would payback $4800 that he borrowed to pay for rent
and assocated aparment costs as well as others. We
both signed the document. He has since moved to
Illinois. I want to take him to court to get the money, but
am having a hard time determining how to proceed. I
have tried to settle with him, but get no positive
response.
Any information or help would be greatly appreciated.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Out of State defendant
Yes there is something you can do. This sounds like a breach of contract claim. Basically it sounds like you entered into a contract where he would pay a certain amount of money and in return he was given a place to live.
If attempts at settlement have failed, ten the next step would be to file suit. Since he lives in Illinois, it is possible that you could file suit in Illinois. It is also may be possible to file suit in California, depending upon California law. If you woud like to speak further please telephone my office at 312-236-9906.
Very truly yours,
Thaddeus J. Hunt, Esq.