eastern_eagle
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I loaned someone small amounts of money (when I say small, I mean $200, $300 at a time) over a period of 6 months or so that totalled well over the max $5,000 for small claims, but I can't afford to hire an attorney, so I'll settle for the $5,000 now, if I can win. The problem is it was all verbal and instant message contracts and all in cash. I did save several of the instant messages with her declaring how much she needed. Also, she claims to have found a job, but I assumed once she had it, she would start reimbursing me. So now I'm not even sure if she has a job or if she was lying to me in order for me to give her more money with the promise that she would pay me with her next paycheck. Would I be able to win in court and if so, how could I collect if in fact she is jobless? Any advice would be appreciated.
P.S. Can I also sue her later to get the amount that was over $5,000, since the loan was not all at once?
P.S. Can I also sue her later to get the amount that was over $5,000, since the loan was not all at once?