Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Texas

Furniture

My ex-boyfirend has recently threatened to sue me over furniture which he purchased for me as a gift. He purchased the furniture (about $2500 in value) on store credit in his name almost two years ago. The peices were given to me as a gift, matching a bedroom set I already owned. We broke up over 8 months ago, and just 2 weeks ago he contacted me, threatening to sue me for the balance owed on the furniture if I do not pay him for it. He says that through a lawyer a lien will be placed against me, barring me from any future credit purchases, etc., and that the FBI will be involved. Is this true or possible? He bought all of this for me, and the credit line is in his name. How can he accuse me of owing the money for it, if it was a gift? What can I do? Can he legally sue me for a gift?

Thank you for your help.


Asked on 2/12/04, 11:04 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Cheryl Rivera Smith The Smith Law Firm

Re: Furniture

He is probably just blowing off steam. However, if he sues you, it will probably be in small claims court. Be sure you show up for the hearing and tell your side of the story to the judge, otherwise you will lose by default. It is doubtful the credit repositories will pick up a judgment lien (if you lose) and report it as negative credit. Assuming the worst, if they do, you can have them flag the lien as "in dispute" and future lenders will take that into consideration.

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Answered on 2/16/04, 12:37 pm


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