Q: I have a friend who borrowed a good sum of money from me with a promise to repay and has not can I sue her in the magist
A:
Yes. However each county has different levels for the amount of money a DJ or Magisterial District Judge can give. I would suggest that they like to see a formal letter asking for repayment. You would address it to the person, recite the facts (no adjectives or discussion of how you feel--just "On you asked for a loan of $ . I gave this to you on ____________. Since then I have asked you to pay it back and you have not.
If I don't get my money back, I will have to take you to Court, which I'd like to avoid. Please pay me back or I will have to do that." Something like that. Make a copy of what you send.
No, email isn't enough.
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