What can I do if someone borrowed money from me and not paying it back?
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What can I do if someone borrowed money from me and not paying it back?
Someone had borrowed a quite amount of money from me and promised to pay them back. He did paid a samll portion of the amount back, but haven’t pay a thing recently. I tried to contact him, but he never answer the phone or anything, and gone to another state. He is running away from me. I do have a written note and his ID numbers on it. Now what can I do that I don’t know where he is right now?
Asked on March 17, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, New York
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Legally, your recourse--the way you can seek repayment--is to sue the defaulting borrower: an agreement to repay, whether in writing or oral, is enforceable. Practically, of course, if you can't locate the individual, you cannnot sue him. You should consult with an attorney who specializes in collections actions--such a lawyer will have experience in, and resources useful for, finding debtors who do not want to pay. The attorney can evaluate your case, advise you as to whether it's worth taking action, the cost to do so, and the likelihood of success, then instiatute an action, if appropriate. Good luck.
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