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If it was notarized or witnessed. There may be some legality if you and he both signed it, but im not too clued up in that regard. Thats why it is always a good idea to get independent witnesses to sign and view it if its a large amount of money, or get a solicitor to agree it.

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If it was notarized or witnessed. There may be some legality if you and he both signed it, but im not too clued up in that regard. Thats why it is always a good idea to get independent witnesses to sign and view it if its a large amount of money, or get a solicitor to agree it.

 

We both signed, but no other witness..

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The short answer is yes. Lending money to a friend will generally create a legally enforceable contract.

 

As long as the agreement is non-commercial, it falls outside Part V of the Consumer Credit Act 1974. This means you do not have need to have a written contract or a witness or anything else. Obviously if you have a written contract that helps you prove the debt in court.

 

If your friend tries to argue that the money was a gift then the law will help you. The general rule is that where money is paid the law will assume it was intended as a loan rather than a gift, unless there is evidence to the contrary. The only exception is where you have a very close family relationship (marriage or parent/child - friendship doesn't count). You can read about a case where this issue was discussed here: http://huddersfield.yorkshirelawyer.co.uk/tag/presumption-of-advancement/. As long as you can prove that the money was paid to your friend, it would be up to your friend to prove that it was a gift and not up to you to prove that it was a loan. It would be difficult for him to do this if he signed something acknowledging that he owes you money.

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The short answer is yes. Lending money to a friend will generally create a legally enforceable contract.

 

As long as the agreement is non-commercial, it falls outside Part V of the Consumer Credit Act 1974. This means you do not have need to have a written contract or a witness or anything else. Obviously if you have a written contract that helps you prove the debt in court.

 

If your friend tries to argue that the money was a gift then the law will help you. The general rule is that where money is paid the law will assume it was intended as a loan rather than a gift, unless there is evidence to the contrary. The only exception is where you have a very close family relationship (marriage or parent/child - friendship doesn't count). You can read about a case where this issue was discussed here: http://huddersfield.yorkshirelawyer.co.uk/tag/presumption-of-advancement/. As long as you can prove that the money was paid to your friend, it would be up to your friend to prove that it was a gift and not up to you to prove that it was a loan. It would be difficult for him to do this if he signed something acknowledging that he owes you money.

 

Thank you, your post was very helpful. The amount was lent over time and not as one lump sum. I am due to phone him today to discuss the issue..

 

No answer when I phoned. I left a message the other day as well but he not replied.I don't think his wife knows about the money I lent. I could always tell her if he doesn't make contact. What do others think ?

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I would keep it between you and him. First thing to do now, is write a formal letter to him detailing the issue and for him to make contact with you. If he doesnt reply within 7/14/21 days, let him know you will not hesitate to make a claim against him.

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I would keep it between you and him. First thing to do now, is write a formal letter to him detailing the issue and for him to make contact with you. If he doesnt reply within 7/14/21 days, let him know you will not hesitate to make a claim against him.

 

I am grateful for your advice. I think your right. I don't however want to make it worse, the problem might be is if I send a letter to him, his wife might get to the letter before him and might even open the letter and possibly will question him so much as they have a relationship that is often strained to say the least. He is often weak in his decisions and will often lean on others. I will somehow meet up with him and will continue this week to try to contact him by phone. Many thanks..

 

Have just spoke to the wife. Just said ask him to phone me..

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Meeting with friend and his wife to hopefully come to an agreement about paying me back. He had given me his credit card to off set what he was owning me but he has stopped the use of that now. Am I now entitled to demand the full amount with immediate effect..

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Thats up for you to decide. Read what you wrote again. He gave you payment on the CC, then stopped. Somethings not quite right here. I know he;s your friend, but if you really want the amount back, you need to speak to a mediator, or go through small claims. You've given him plenty of chances, so he would only have himself to blame.

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Thats up for you to decide. Read what you wrote again. He gave you payment on the CC, then stopped. Somethings not quite right here. I know he;s your friend, but if you really want the amount back, you need to speak to a mediator, or go through small claims. You've given him plenty of chances, so he would only have himself to blame.

 

What he had owed me, there was an arrangement of sort to use his credit card to reduce the amount slowly. His wife found out and the card was blocked so was no longer able to use that method. There is no question he owes me the money. I will see how the meet up goes which is planned for this weekend..

 

We had a meeting yesterday, that was the guy and his wife. She was accusing me of all sorts of things which I allowed her to rant. What I have is a signature from my friend to confirm the amount he owes me at the end of December 2012. I will give a grace period and then send an invoice to him for what I can show he owes me. Could I demand the full amount now payable, say within 28 days ? Does that sound reasonable ? I am infact willing to agreed a longer period, say six months to settle the loan providing he comes to a formal agreement. What do others think ?

 

How should I serve an invoice and be satisfied that this has been served without there being any misunderstanding..

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" I am in fact willing to agreed a longer period, say six months to settle the loan providing he comes to a formal agreement. What do others think ?"

 

Depends on the amount and if he is willing to adhere to further payment plan CD.

 

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" I am in fact willing to agreed a longer period, say six months to settle the loan providing he comes to a formal agreement. What do others think ?"

 

 

Depends on the amount and if he is willing to adhere to further payment plan CD.

 

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Thanks for your reply. The amount is just over five thousand. I definitely am seeking confirmation from the guy that he owes me the money and then I would consider a formal payment plan over a longer period. Does that sound reasonable ?

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Very but make it clear any default will be followed by legal proceedings.

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how could I serve an invoice and any other correspondence to be sure of service. I don't think a recorded delivery will be signed for if I choose that method..

 

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Hi CD

 

Look if you think delivering an invoice is so doubtful and he will not sign then a payment plan will be pointless....commence proceedings.

 

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I am aware of special delivery but what is process server ? My point is if a period refuses to sign on delivery..

 

They would normally issue warrants/Summons/stat demands etc on behalf of solicitors/banks/DCAs.

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