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mlaemmle
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What is the name of your state? Washington
Hello. I posted my issue earlier under Contracts and Obligations (subject: my money taken from joint bank account, January 30th), but the next step is more appropriate for Small Claims, I think. Problem: sister-in-law took money from my bank account--her name is on the account, so technically she is allowed to make withdrawals, etcetera. However, the only reason she was on the account was because the bank, Washington Mutual, required it, and the basic understanding was that this was MY account, and until she made a withdrawal, i was the only user for six years--all the deposits were mine. The respondant to my post said that of course my sister-in-law owes me the money, provided i have proof of our agreement. That's the catch. I have no proof whatsoever. In fact, it was never really talked about between us--just "assumed" without needing to point it out. So basically, am I screwed? My direct deposit records might show that i was probably the only depositor of funds, but they wouldn't prove that my sister-in-law wasn't supposed to take money out....I feel sort of stuck--and the dollar amount is high (about 1500 dollars)--and I'm a full-time student putting myself through school, so the money is that much more precious. Added to this--my sister-in-law now lives in California (she did the transfer over the internet). Would I have any hope in a small claims court?
Hello. I posted my issue earlier under Contracts and Obligations (subject: my money taken from joint bank account, January 30th), but the next step is more appropriate for Small Claims, I think. Problem: sister-in-law took money from my bank account--her name is on the account, so technically she is allowed to make withdrawals, etcetera. However, the only reason she was on the account was because the bank, Washington Mutual, required it, and the basic understanding was that this was MY account, and until she made a withdrawal, i was the only user for six years--all the deposits were mine. The respondant to my post said that of course my sister-in-law owes me the money, provided i have proof of our agreement. That's the catch. I have no proof whatsoever. In fact, it was never really talked about between us--just "assumed" without needing to point it out. So basically, am I screwed? My direct deposit records might show that i was probably the only depositor of funds, but they wouldn't prove that my sister-in-law wasn't supposed to take money out....I feel sort of stuck--and the dollar amount is high (about 1500 dollars)--and I'm a full-time student putting myself through school, so the money is that much more precious. Added to this--my sister-in-law now lives in California (she did the transfer over the internet). Would I have any hope in a small claims court?