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gmakerley
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Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 12:57 pm Post subject:
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anyone can sue anyone else for any reason in any amount at any time. that doesn't mean that there is any proof of a debt owed, nor does it mean that a court would grant a favorable decision.
in this case, i think you have little to worry about. the idea of a lien on your home is a threat, and that threat is intended to persuade you to simply pay up. inasmuch as you've characterized this transaction the way you did, if it ever did become a lawsuit, all you've got to do is tell your story to the judge. be sure to do that, though, because if he sues and you don't defend yourself, you could lose. of course, it's only $500, so losing wouldn't be that big a deal, but why lose if you don't have to.
as for proof...if he files suit and does it right, he will say that it was a verbal agreement. your defense would obviously be that there was no agreement for you to repay it, i presume.
i hope this helps. _________________ George M. Akerley
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