I bought some clothes for a friend who I trusted and thought she would pay me back because she works 2 jobs and when I got back we had a verbal agreement that she would purchase clothes for me of the equal value. I gained her trust as a friend for she was the only one who visited me when I was in the hospital. She refused to pay me back and I keep calling her but always getting excuses. So one day I told her I will take her to small claims court to either retrieve the clothes or sue for the total which came up to $ 580.00. Then she told me that she will tell the judge it was a gift. I filed the papers for small claims already, and I have no idea what I can do to win. I have receipts for the clothes. I also let her borrow my parking pass which she refuse to give back, but I got Parking Enforcement to retrieve it. So I got that back, Can I add that to my case? Please someone help me out here, I need some advice.
She also called the Sheriff department and told them I was harassing her and the Sheriff department told me not to contact her or I will get charged.
Answer by Jane
She said/she said. I doubt you will win without the agreement in writing, sorry you got screwed,.
Answer by Daniel W
Watch out. There is an old trick where she can file a criminal complaint. It being understood that when you drop your claim she will drop her complaint, so don't even speak to her without witnesses in a public place. Stay away from her. Bring a life long friend that says it's not in your nature to gift anyone $ 600 in clothes. Bring receipts. Use this term 'unjust enrichment' the judge will be impressed. Don't loose control when this girl lies, you will get your chance to respond.
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