personal debt recovery

[jwong]

Probably quite common occurence.
2 years ago I was asked to buy some nutritional goods to the cost value fo �128 for a personal aquintance. (hence no paperwork) I have still not been paid for these items and the last time I saw him, he states that he has paid me. I do not have his address (yet) and I have been trying but once I have this, what are my options? Do I serve a writ/summons or am I legally out of options?

[Gok Wan]

If you have nothing in writing to say that he owes you this money then there isn't a lot that you can do.

If you do have evidence in writing then you could take him to the small claims court. Even if you win though, actually getting the money from him could prove difficult.

Is it worth it for a small amount like �128? I would chalk it up to experience and forget about it.

[justmetoo]

I have won a case against a limited company, 27 thousand pounds has been awarded to me by the judge.....have I got it....nope.....� 128 is nothing put it down to life throws **** sometime....

[Eve]

If he says he has paid you then ask for proof (eg date and time of transfer, date of sending cheque and address sent to) so you can reconcile your accounts and put an end to the matter.


Would rule out the possibility of a cheque going astray or amount you may have missed coming into your bank etc...

If not then may be one to chalk down to experience.

[spammylou]

justmetoo

I am intrigued by your reply! Are this company still in business?

[jwong]

Not sure I understand your perspective from your question but i will answer best I interprete.

The person who did not pay me was an individual aquaintance who asked me to buy some nutritional items for him. I gave him the products and he said he would pay me back later. All very informal but then when I asked him for payment at a later date he claims he did pay me.
Nothing was in writing because one does not supspect this would happen then as the other answers to my questions suggests "put it down to one of life's throws". The moral is don't be so trusting.

I wonder if it is possible to take him to small claims regardless of outcome?

[jwong]

Thank you all for your answers. The line about putting it down to one of life's throws/experinence is quite apt.