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My grandmother bought me a $22,000 car and I said I'd pay her back but it's in my name, do I legally have to pay her back?
Asked on Mar 03rd, 2013 on Bankruptcy - California
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My grandmother bought me a $22,000 car and I said I'd pay her back. It's in my name and we have only a verbal agreement nothing in writing, do I legally have to pay her back?
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If a court believes that the promise was made, it is enforceable absent any of the circumstances set forth in the Statute of Frauds.
Answered on Mar 05th, 2013 at 2:26 PM
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Not all contracts are written. Verbal contracts can be enforced if proven. Sounds like you have a verbal contract a judge can hold you to. There's also the doctrine of "unjust enrichment" that courts can use to prevent people from taking advantage of others' kindness.
Answered on Mar 05th, 2013 at 2:26 PM
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Are you really going to check your grandmother? Yes, you are still responsible.
Answered on Mar 05th, 2013 at 2:26 PM
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Morally yes, and probably legally too given the fact that you have admitted the contract here, and perhaps to others as well.
Answered on Mar 05th, 2013 at 2:26 PM
She probably has a basis for breach of oral contract if you do not.
Answered on Mar 05th, 2013 at 2:25 PM