Legal Question in Civil Litigation in New Jersey

I loaned $1500 to a man who is currently my ex. At the time I loaned him the money we were in a relationship. The monies was loaned to him at the end of March 2010 with a signed promissory note signed by the both of us; that the monies would be due at the end of May 2010. On June 2nd, 2010, my ex called and asked for two more weeks which I agreed to. At the end of the two weeks I called him for an update but he still has not paid back this money. He is since then refusing to make payment. My question is the promissory note suffice enough for a civil suit in small claims court. Please advise. Thank you.


Asked on 6/21/10, 6:38 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Robert Davies The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

Whether you can enforce the promissory note depends on a couple of things. I would need to see it to tell you whether it says what is should. There is another thing, I sued one exboyfriend for my client the exgirlfriend, and the judge kept talking about how the two of them shared living expenses and she would really have to show that he owed her back despite the cost sharing. I did fight it and win, and she got paid most of her money.

Please call my office to make an appointment. This consultation will be free of charge, and I will let you know what I can do to help you.

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Answered on 6/21/10, 9:47 am
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

You should go to the county courthouse where your ex resides and visit the Small Claims office.

There you can fill in a form for filing a complaint against him and pay a small filing fee and the case will be heard by the Court three weeks or so later. You have more than adequate proof of your claim.

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Answered on 6/21/10, 10:32 am


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