What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Arizona
I had a verbal agreement with a friend that she would pay me back, for several things, over the past 3 years, everything from car payments (the car is under my name but I bought the car for her to use), to insurance payments, registration, cash for her electric bill, entertainment (sporting event tickets), etc. She and I were close friends, she obtained a company car and no longer wants the car that is under my name, I have had to make approximatley $2000 in payments to keep my credit in tact. The vehicle is in her garage and is not working, she has offered to surrender possession, but I do not know whether I should take the car? My questions are as follows:
1) Would a verbal agreement stand in court? I also have at least four friends who could provide a written statement regarding what I have told them about her not paying me back, my husband could also tesitfy on my behalf in person
2) Should I take the car, or make her keep it at her house to show that she has possession?
3) Since small claims court has a maximum, would I be better off going for the $2000 for miscellanous items, or the $2000 for the car payments I made for her?
4) I am guessing that I should send her an e-mail (written proof) about what she owes me, and that I will have to take her to court if she doesnt pay? I think this would upset her less than getting a lawyer letter right away, I would like to avoid litigation if possible, she will come out with fists swinging!
Thank you!What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
I had a verbal agreement with a friend that she would pay me back, for several things, over the past 3 years, everything from car payments (the car is under my name but I bought the car for her to use), to insurance payments, registration, cash for her electric bill, entertainment (sporting event tickets), etc. She and I were close friends, she obtained a company car and no longer wants the car that is under my name, I have had to make approximatley $2000 in payments to keep my credit in tact. The vehicle is in her garage and is not working, she has offered to surrender possession, but I do not know whether I should take the car? My questions are as follows:
1) Would a verbal agreement stand in court? I also have at least four friends who could provide a written statement regarding what I have told them about her not paying me back, my husband could also tesitfy on my behalf in person
2) Should I take the car, or make her keep it at her house to show that she has possession?
3) Since small claims court has a maximum, would I be better off going for the $2000 for miscellanous items, or the $2000 for the car payments I made for her?
4) I am guessing that I should send her an e-mail (written proof) about what she owes me, and that I will have to take her to court if she doesnt pay? I think this would upset her less than getting a lawyer letter right away, I would like to avoid litigation if possible, she will come out with fists swinging!
Thank you!What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?