Legal Question in Civil Litigation in New York
Loan for Business
I took out a mortgage on my house to lend my son to buy a business but did not write up any agreements. He has paid the mortgage for the past 3 years from his account but is threatening not to pay it anymore. I have a copy of the wire transfer from my account to his. We have a verbal agreement that he would pay the mortgage payments until its paid off in full. Can I take him to court if he does not pay?
Asked on 4/21/08, 9:37 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Markowitz
Michael A. Markowitz, PC
Re: Loan for Business
Yes. An oral contract is generally enforceable. Furthermore, prior payments made by your son ratified the agreement.
Mike.
Answered on 4/22/08, 1:29 pm