New widow. Man befriended me, borrowed $

[susaninman]

What is the name of your state? Colorado

I lost my husband to cancer 12/23/02. A friend of my step-son started to show an interest in me and we became friends (only). On sept. 18, 2003 he came over for what was to be a nice visit. I quickly got a sob story on how he needed $900.00. I said ok and had him sign an agreement to pay $12.00/month interest and pay back the loan asap.

The next day I hear from my step-son he gloated about the whole thing and he planned on "scoring $3500.00 more." That evening I didn't say a thing but he did within 30 minutes how he needed $3500.00 to survive. I cussed him out for scamming me, taking advantage of me, and hurting me.

I moved my 10 year old daughter and I to colorado 4/04 to begin life over. At that time the loan was paid in full, but none of the interest was paid. He promised to pay the interest "as soon as I can" and since moving, haven't heard a word.

I want him to pay. The amount is only $420.00 up to this much. I sue for punitive if I could. He hurt and scammed me.

Can I sue in small claims court if I live here and he lives in North Carolina without me going there? I really cant afford it.

Thank you
Susan

[seniorjudge]

Originally Posted by susaninman

What is the name of your state? Colorado

I lost my husband to cancer 12/23/02. A friend of my step-son started to show an interest in me and we became friends (only). On sept. 18, 2003 he came over for what was to be a nice visit. I quickly got a sob story on how he needed $900.00. I said ok and had him sign an agreement to pay $12.00/month interest and pay back the loan asap.

The next day I hear from my step-son he gloated about the whole thing and he planned on "scoring $3500.00 more." That evening I didn't say a thing but he did within 30 minutes how he needed $3500.00 to survive. I cussed him out for scamming me, taking advantage of me, and hurting me.

I moved my 10 year old daughter and I to colorado 4/04 to begin life over. At that time the loan was paid in full, but none of the interest was paid. He promised to pay the interest "as soon as I can" and since moving, haven't heard a word.

I want him to pay. The amount is only $420.00 up to this much. I sue for punitive if I could. He hurt and scammed me.

Can I sue in small claims court if I live here and he lives in North Carolina without me going there? I really cant afford it.

Thank you
Susan

You need to sue him in the state where all this happened.

[Ladynred]

Right, and you don't necessarily have to GO to NC to do it. You can have a lawyer in NC file the lawsuit for you. If you'll PM me, I can give you contact info for 2 NC consumer attorneys that can probably help you.

[Illini]

You mentioned he was supposed to pay "as soon as possible" and after moving to pay the interest "as soon as I can". Were any dates actually stipulated in the agreement for either the loan or interest? If not, will she have a problem getting a judgment with a vague timeframe in the original agreement?

Will the judge assess a reasonable timeframe when actual dates are not set in an original agreement?