Bailed a Friend Out of Jail, They Won't Make the Payments
My question involves collection proceedings in the State of: California
It's probably been a couple years by now but hears the story. An ex-friend of mine and his girlfriend got pulled over and the girlfriend ends up going to jail. He doesn't want her to sit there for a couple nights so I take him to a bail bondsman. He didn't have an i.d. at the time so I used mine meaning that I'm responsible for the debt. Dumb decision but I thought he was good for it. They paid a few hundred and just stopped paying and I got numerous notifications. I tried to talk to them but they ignore me and won't respond. I just received another notification adding on to the debt and letting me know my credit is being destroyed. Can I take them to court? What should I do?
Re: Bailed a Friend Out of Jail, They Won't Make the Payments
Did you actually have an agreement that you would be repaid?
And how long ago exactly did this happen?
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My question involves collection proceedings in the State of: California
It's probably been a couple years by now but hears the story. An ex-friend of mine and his girlfriend got pulled over and the girlfriend ends up going to jail. He doesn't want her to sit there for a couple nights so I take him to a bail bondsman. He didn't have an i.d. at the time so I used mine meaning that I'm responsible for the debt. Dumb decision but I thought he was good for it. They paid a few hundred and just stopped paying and I got numerous notifications. I tried to talk to them but they ignore me and won't respond. I just received another notification adding on to the debt and letting me know my credit is being destroyed. Can I take them to court? What should I do?
How much is the debt?
Re: Bailed a Friend Out of Jail, They Won't Make the Payments
Sounds like it is time for a claim and a lawsuit (probably in small claims). Is this girl currently out on bail? If so, you might be able to call the bond company and have them revoke the bond.