Bringing Ex To Small Claims Court

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You can file a small claims case in minnesota if the transaction occurred there, but enforcing the judgment in another state may be challenging.

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I live in Minnesota and my ex lives in Arkansas. When we were together she would ask me to get her stuff nearly everyday off the internet and I was not making very much money at that time. I’m just wondering if I bring her to small claims court to receive at least some of my money back. She did tell me she was going to pay me back and she hasn’t. I have all the records on what I got her and it was over $*,* dollars.
Did you have a written agreement or any form of proof that she promised to pay you back?
I sent her a text about it and she said she would pay me back.
Do you have a copy of this text message where she agreed to pay you back? In Minnesota, written agreements can be considered legally binding.
No I don’t.
Without proof of agreement, it might be challenging to win the case. However, you can still file a claim in small claims court. In Minnesota, the limit is $*,*.
We lived in different states so do I have to go to her state to file or can I do it in Minnesota
You can file a small claims case in Minnesota if the transaction or incident occurred there. However, it might be more challenging to enforce the judgment if she lives in another state.
When she sent me that message about paying me back, my fiancé now did read it so I do have a witness
What is the name of your fiancé who witnessed the message? Witnesses can be crucial in cases where written agreements are not available.
Shirley
What is the full name of your ex-partner? This information is necessary for filing a small claims case. In Minnesota, you can file a case at your local courthouse.
Shirley wilson
What is the nature of the items you purchased for Shirley Wilson? This information could be relevant in your case. In Minnesota, the Hennepin County District Court handles small claims. Their contact is (*) *-*.
Shirley Wilson is my fiancé right now but my ex name is Halee Green
What is the nature of the items you purchased for Halee Green?

- In Minnesota, the nature of the items can affect the outcome of a small claims case.
- Hennepin County District Court: (*) *-*.
It was all on Amazon. She would ask me to get cat food, cat litter, snack items, cell phones and other stuff
Did Halee Green explicitly ask you to buy these items with the promise of paying you back later?
After we split up I asked her if she could pay me back. Not when we where together
Did Halee Green agree to pay you back after you split up?
yes she did
Did Halee Green agree to pay you back in writing or was it a verbal agreement?
it was a text message
Do you have any record or screenshot of that text message where Halee Green agreed to pay you back?
no I don’t
Without a written proof, it might be difficult to prove your case. However, your fiancé's testimony could be helpful. Consider consulting with a lawyer for further advice.
Okay thank you so much