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I lent my girl friend(now ex)quite a large sum of money when we were together last year.This was to pay back her previous boyfriend some money ,that sh had loaned from him.How do i get the money back i lent her?

By brit57 Asked Feb 22 2008 8:01AM
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by MrBLT needs to be contained on Feb 22, 2008 at 8:10 am Permalink

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Stay on her good side. It's very likely that you'll not see that money again - so I would say - hope for the best, prepare for the worst. If you plan on ever taking her to court - write down the important information now (date you borrowed the money, how much, when you were told she would pay you back, any payments you've received), while it's still fresh in your head. Good Luck :)
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Avatar brit57 Feb, 22 2008 at 08:24 AM
thanks for the advice.im hoping she will still come good with the money..fingers crossed.
Avatar MrBLT needs to be contained Feb, 22 2008 at 08:26 AM
Like I said - stay on her good side. Don't lose sight that this money is basically gone - any payments she makes is money you're ahead :)
Avatar brit57 Feb, 22 2008 at 08:35 AM
cheers!

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by Miss Awesome on Feb 22, 2008 at 8:03 am Permalink

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Wait until she has a new boyfriend who will loan her the money to pay you back.

Or, if you have some kind of proof of the agreement, take her to court.
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Avatar brit57 Feb, 22 2008 at 08:27 AM
i was told ive got to act quick,as shes thinking of moving out of state.
Avatar Miss Awesome Feb, 22 2008 at 08:40 AM
you can still sue her if she moves. Take her on the people's court. Did you have a written agreement or anything that said it was a loan?

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by mseve68 on Feb 22, 2008 at 8:19 am Permalink

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If you can prove that it was a loan, take her to small claims court. If you can't, learn from your mistake and never loan someone money (including a girlfriend) without having them sign a repayment agreement.
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Avatar brit57 Feb, 22 2008 at 08:22 AM
thanks.i have my bank statement showing the transaction,date etc but was told small claims only deal upto $4000.the sum in question is more.
Avatar mseve68 Feb, 22 2008 at 08:29 AM
Wow. Then your only option would be to sue her for the maximum amount. Better to get a little something that a lot of nothing. :)
Avatar brit57 Feb, 22 2008 at 08:36 AM
very true!

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by cheesenugget349 on Feb 22, 2008 at 8:07 am Permalink

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Sounds like you're in the same position as her old ex. What a bia bia
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Avatar brit57 Feb, 22 2008 at 08:26 AM
she dont owe me as much as her ex.but can you see a pattern here.

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by 232499 on Feb 22, 2008 at 8:03 am Permalink

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Have her next boyfriend lend her money to pay you back
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Avatar brit57 Feb, 22 2008 at 08:29 AM
heres hoping!
Avatar 232499 Feb, 22 2008 at 09:07 AM
At least you have a good attitude about it -

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by Thriftymaid on Aug 12, 2009 at 4:36 am Permalink

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Hopefully you have learned a lesson here. Go to small claims court in your jurisdiction. Legal representation is not necessary, but of course you can hire an attorney.
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