Verbal Contract

[hadavis]

Almost three years ago, I let a friend of mine pay a bill on my credit card. At the time, there was a zero balance, and we agreed that she would pay of the entire amount. At one point her name was even on the card as a user. To this day she has made minimum payments. Last year we parted ways (roommates), and she said that she would take the furniture and pay for it - which too was on a credit card. Again, she made minimum payments.

Now, I have asked her over and over again when she is going to pay these accounts off. There is never a real solid answer. Now, I am receiving calls that the accounts are not being paid.

She is planning on leaving town soon. I know I could probably get the furniture back - but she was the one that said that she would pay for it. I don’t want it.

My question is, I am thinking about taking her to small claims court. The total amount she owes me is about 2500. I can show that she has made payments in the past on these accounts. If this good enough to prove that there indeed was a verbal contract?
Thanks!

[aaron]

The past payments, plus any evidence that the furniture was purchased with the card(s), should be pretty compelling. (Assuming she even denies the debt.)

If your friend may be leaving the area, it's better to act quickly - it's a lot harder to sue and collect on a debt after somebody leaves the state.