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Verbal contract involving debt repayment in Tennessee

I assisted my ex-boyfriend with some debts, including rent, utilities and

car payments. At the time that I agreed to help him, he agreed to pay the

debts back as soon he was employed. He has been employed for three

months and I've not seen a penny. Is there anything I can do in this

situation? I have all of the necessary check and bill copies.

I also purchased a computer for him with the understanding that he

would reimburse me for that as well. He has not done so. I have the

receipt for the computer in my name. Is there anything I can do to get

my computer back, or to demand repayment?

Thanks.


Asked on 11/20/04, 1:01 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Dr. Michael A. S. Guth Tennessee Attorney at Law Assists Pro Se (without a lawyer) Parties

Re: Verbal contract involving debt repayment in Tennessee

It would have been best for you if you had written your agreement and had him sign it. As it is, it will be your word against his.

You can sue him fairly easily if you know his current address by filing a complaint in General Sessions Court for the county where he lives. The filing fee is about $120 or $134 dollars. You will get back your filing fee if you win the case.

Then your actual hearing will resemble the TV program JUDGE JUDY, where you each tell your story to the judge, and then he decides who he is going to believe. The fact that you have receipts will make your side more credible -- because people do not generally keep receipts unless they expect to be paid or need them for tax returns.

Michael A. S. Guth

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Answered on 11/20/04, 9:56 am


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