What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Colorado
I received a personal loan (5,000) from an ex boyfriend and have been unable to pay due to financial hardship. I have communicated with him via e-mail my situation and gave him a few options in lieu of paying him back. One option was to have him issue me a 1099 (as I worked for him and his business, doing his bookkeeping and other jobs, during the entire span of our relationship of 6.5 years without being paid, for the same amount I owed him so that he could deduct as a business expense. I also offered him my shares in a restaurant that we both invested in (the same amount of 5,000). He never responded and the other day I received a summons for small claims court.
My questions is, do I have a legitimate counter claim for unpaid wages? I know there are limitations in what can be presented in small claims court. I can have signed affidavits from witnesses that knew I worked for him and the duration.
If I had the money, I would just pay him, however my financial situation is poor and I only make enough money to cover my basic living expenses.
Any thoughts are greatly appreciated!
Cheers
I received a personal loan (5,000) from an ex boyfriend and have been unable to pay due to financial hardship. I have communicated with him via e-mail my situation and gave him a few options in lieu of paying him back. One option was to have him issue me a 1099 (as I worked for him and his business, doing his bookkeeping and other jobs, during the entire span of our relationship of 6.5 years without being paid, for the same amount I owed him so that he could deduct as a business expense. I also offered him my shares in a restaurant that we both invested in (the same amount of 5,000). He never responded and the other day I received a summons for small claims court.
My questions is, do I have a legitimate counter claim for unpaid wages? I know there are limitations in what can be presented in small claims court. I can have signed affidavits from witnesses that knew I worked for him and the duration.
If I had the money, I would just pay him, however my financial situation is poor and I only make enough money to cover my basic living expenses.
Any thoughts are greatly appreciated!
Cheers