My question involves collection proceedings in the State of: California
My g/f recently sold her condo unit to an acquaintance. This was a for Sale by Owner deal to save both parties Realtor fees ( buyers idea) . The contract was written up and both parties signed without hesitation. The exact wording in the contract was that the seller would split half of the "escrow agent fees" with the buyer. These fees were taken out at the time of closing.
Besides the written contract, there was also a verbal agreement to pay some cash on top of what the condo sold for on paper. This was to be used for moving expenses and new appliances since the condo was left with all the previous appliances ( washer, dryer, fridge, stove and microwave). Well the buyer somehow cant make sense of the contract and took half of ALL their fees out of the cash that was agreed upon. My gf has emails and text messages from the buyer stating that they would pay this amount. On top of that, I was a witness to this person stating that they would pay this amount of money along with another person who is friends to both parties as well......
With the text, emails and 2 witnesses...will this hold any value in small claims court?

