Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Georgia

Collecting on a Loan

If you have given someone a personal loan and repeatedly asked them to return the money, but have had no response from them what do you do? There is no written agreement for the loan or its repayment. There was only a verbal agreement.


Asked on 7/26/05, 11:41 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Glenn M. Lyon, Esq. MacGREGOR LYON, LLC, Business Attorneys

Re: Collecting on a Loan

You would need to file suit for a breach of contract. Generally, an oral agreement is just as enforceable as a written one, but sometimes proving the terms of the agreement is difficult because it is your word versus theirs. If the total claim would be less than $15,000.00, you can file a suit in magistrate (small claims) court without an attorney.

If you would like to discuss any issues further, please feel free to contact my office. My contact information is below. Thank you.

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Glenn M. Lyon, Esq

MacGregor Lyon, LLC

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1230 Peachtree Street NE

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Atlanta Georgia 30309

Phone 404.942.3545

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Answered on 7/26/05, 11:46 am
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

Re: Collecting on a Loan

Collecting in your situation may be a major problem. How do you plan to prove what the interest rate, late fees, and other payment terms are?

If the amount is $15,000 or less, you can file a small claims suit in Magistrate's Court in the county where the other person lives.

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Answered on 7/26/05, 11:58 am


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