Q: I loaned a friend over $3100 in cash. I have various text messages stating he will pay me back. do I have a case?
A: This is what Small Claims court is made for. Take screenshots of your text messages, print them, show the name, the phone number and the time and dates of the messages on those prints and get ready to file a Small Claims case. Go to your local county court, find the Small Claims clerk, ask for a complaint form, pay the filing fee and service fee and gather any other evidence that you have. This can usually all be done without the help of a lawyer. Just remember though that you have to be able to prove everything you claim.
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