unpaid loan

[doglover06]

What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? MA
I loaned a friend money back in 2004, to buy a dog. After having them sign a contract, they still haven't paid the money back. I filed a Small Claims case against them, after two court dates as NO SHOWS, I filed a capias. Once I got them there, I told the judge I wanted the dog, for which the loan was for. I understand this is a touchy subject and she was trying to work with them. She set up a payment scheduled which they agreed to and she did warn them if they were late or short with payment they could loose their dog. Well, the first two months they were good with payment. The third month they made partial payment and was late. Now they are still one month behind. I contacted the court and asked my case to be brought forward, which I have a date for this month.
How many chances will they get? They didn't honor the contract, they were no shows at court and now not following the judges order. The balance owed is still more than the dog. I feel if they can't afford to pay me back they can't afford the dog. Since I am a dog lover and own my own, I understand the expenses of owning an animal.
Do you think I have a chance that the judge will now honor my request, awarding me the dog?
Thanks in advance for your time and reply.

Originally Posted by doglover06

What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? MA
I loaned a friend money back in 2004, to buy a dog. After having them sign a contract, they still haven't paid the money back. I filed a Small Claims case against them, after two court dates as NO SHOWS, I filed a capias. Once I got them there, I told the judge I wanted the dog, for which the loan was for. I understand this is a touchy subject and she was trying to work with them. She set up a payment scheduled which they agreed to and she did warn them if they were late or short with payment they could loose their dog. Well, the first two months they were good with payment. The third month they made partial payment and was late. Now they are still one month behind. I contacted the court and asked my case to be brought forward, which I have a date for this month.
How many chances will they get? They didn't honor the contract, they were no shows at court and now not following the judges order. The balance owed is still more than the dog. I feel if they can't afford to pay me back they can't afford the dog. Since I am a dog lover and own my own, I understand the expenses of owning an animal.
Do you think I have a chance that the judge will now honor my request, awarding me the dog?
Thanks in advance for your time and reply.

Swami IAAL is thinking real hard. I even put my turban on. Got my crystal ball out of the shop just yesterday, and now I'm ready to make my prediction about the judge's ruling . . .

"Maybe"

Hey, that's what the crystal ball says!


IAAL

[Ladynred]

Instead of taking the dog why not just go after their bank account or their paychecks ?? Even if you get the dog and could sell it, would you recover the amount of the loan ??