My sister reside in Tx and GA I live in VA. She charged $4000 dollars in furniture with an account on my name promising she will pay it off by 5/9
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My sister reside in Tx and GA I live in VA. She charged $4000 dollars in furniture with an account on my name promising she will pay it off by 5/9
She is refusing to pay. How can I sue her when we live in diffent states?
Asked on May 28, 2009 under Business Law, Virginia
Answers:
J.M.A., Member in Good Standing of the Connecticut Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
You are able to enforece a oral promise (i.e. contract) in a court of law. Practically speaking, you should hire a lawyer int he state your sister lives in to sue her. If the small claims limit to sue is more than 4K, i suggest filing the case on your own and going to the court house yourself on the day of trial. this will save you some money. I also suggest that you file the case soon so that the time limit does not expire.
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