Does he have grounds to take me to court?

[kelloggb]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? MI
Hello. My ex-boyfriend is threatening to take me to court for $10,000 if I do not pay him $5,000 within the week for home improvements he made to my home and some expenses of mine he paid during our four years together. I do want to pay him back for helping me, but I can not afford $5,000 in one week's time. Does he have legal grounds to sue me? If so, will I be required to have an attorney? Thank you

 

[seniorjudge]

Q: Does he have legal grounds to sue me? If so, will I be required to have an attorney?

A: Yes; anyone may sue anybody at any time for any reason anywhere. And I always suggest people hire a lawyer to go to court. However, check your state's small claims laws. Some states do not allow lawyers in small claims courts.

 

[Zigner]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? MI
Hello. My ex-boyfriend is threatening to take me to court for $10,000 if I do not pay him $5,000 within the week for home improvements he made to my home and some expenses of mine he paid during our four years together. I do want to pay him back for helping me, but I can not afford $5,000 in one week's time. Does he have legal grounds to sue me? If so, will I be required to have an attorney? Thank you

Yes, anybody may sue anybody at an time. What a country!

 

[Zigner]

Small claims in Michigan is limited to $3,000

 

[Dandy Don]

If he has no signed contract/agreement with you for you to compensate him for this, he has no legal ground to stand on. Just tell the truth about this when you go to court.

 

[seniorjudge]

If he has no signed contract/agreement with you for you to compensate him for this, he has no legal ground to stand on. Just tell the truth about this when you go to court.

Ignore this incorrect advice.

 

[Antigone*]

Since when did the ex become an ex. It may just be sour grapes and courts aren't inclined to give judgements on boyfriend/girlfriend money going back and forth ~ it is way too convoluted.

 

[kelloggb]

Recently

became my ex (as in last night).

 

[Dandy Don]

senior judge is so brilliant that he did not clarify exactly what was wrong with my advice and even better yet, he offered no better information.

 

[Antigone*]

became my ex (as in last night).

sour grapes... It will cost him more money than it is worth to sue you in civil court.

If you feel you owe him the money, make him an offer and tell him to take it or leave it. (that's what I would do).