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Seward
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What is the name of your state? Oklahoma, other party is in Texas.
Several months ago, my husband agreed to loan around $430 to a "friend" whose power was about to be shut off. We have proof of the loan, and proof that she promised the money would be paid back in full by a specific date. In the time since, she ended up staying with us for an extended period of time (for reasons we now feel she lied about). The total she owes us is now well over $700, not including the cost of taking care of her and her son (whom we later learned is NOT allowed to leave Texas with her) - this is all money she promised to pay back, a fact of which we have extensive documentation. She refuses to pay a cent. She has threatened to have my husband, a British national, deported without cause. (I believe this is a felony in itself.) We have remained in contact with her (edit: on this issue) despite her abusive and derogatory behaviour.
How strong is our case, and what are our chances of finding a lawyer who will work pro bono or for a reduced fee? We have concrete proof that she was here, that she promised all money would be reimbursed, and that she has resorted to threats and insults as her primary tactic. This issue started November, 2002, and was to resolved by the end of that month. The "collateral" she left is worth perhaps $50 at most, and includes a ferret for which she refuses to provide support. (To note, I knew nothing of the situation until the money had been promised.)
Thank you!
Several months ago, my husband agreed to loan around $430 to a "friend" whose power was about to be shut off. We have proof of the loan, and proof that she promised the money would be paid back in full by a specific date. In the time since, she ended up staying with us for an extended period of time (for reasons we now feel she lied about). The total she owes us is now well over $700, not including the cost of taking care of her and her son (whom we later learned is NOT allowed to leave Texas with her) - this is all money she promised to pay back, a fact of which we have extensive documentation. She refuses to pay a cent. She has threatened to have my husband, a British national, deported without cause. (I believe this is a felony in itself.) We have remained in contact with her (edit: on this issue) despite her abusive and derogatory behaviour.
How strong is our case, and what are our chances of finding a lawyer who will work pro bono or for a reduced fee? We have concrete proof that she was here, that she promised all money would be reimbursed, and that she has resorted to threats and insults as her primary tactic. This issue started November, 2002, and was to resolved by the end of that month. The "collateral" she left is worth perhaps $50 at most, and includes a ferret for which she refuses to provide support. (To note, I knew nothing of the situation until the money had been promised.)
Thank you!