Ex's parents gave money while in relationship. Please read and tell me what u think.?

Question

While in a relationship with my ex, I was going through a bit of a difficult time. At the time, we had been living together for 2 years. There were some health issues as well as I had a new lease on a vehicle, and there were so many repairs and the safety of the vehicle became an issue. The dealership wouldn't replace it. They (the parents and my ex) told me I needed to get a new vehicle. I said that it would be $14,500 to do that. He said his parents would look after it. Also there was another $2500 involved. I have paid back $15,000 but now they're saying they want interest from the beginning. We've not been together for almost 5 years. In addition to this, I purchased them $6500 worth of household things thinking this would be taken off the top because I could get it at cost. All the money they gave to me was in cash other than the $2500 which was in a cheque. There was nothing in writing, no contract and I signed nothing. What are my obligations further to this if any? There is no record at all of any transactions other than the $2500. They took money out in cash at the time.

Answer 1

There was no contract, no document, no loan, no debt, no interest. They money you got, including the $2500 in check, was gifts and donations, so were the $6500 worth of household things you gave them. You all should simply forgive, forget and move on on such minor financial matters. If they insists on collecting money, tell them to suit you and they'll realize that they have no case. They have nothing but spoken words for the court.

Answer 2

Just ignore them. Honestly you don't have to pay them a dime because its your word vs theirs. Even regardless I'm sure they have nothing on you. Just relax and forget about it.

Answer 3

If I were a judge I will call it even. So tell them to sue you if they ask for the money again.  

Answer 4

You borrowed $17,000 and you paid back $15,000.  You owe them $2,000 more.

You had an agreement to repay the money.  It makes no difference that there was nothing in writing, you still had an agreement.  Since interest was not mentioned in the beginning, they cannot change the terms of the agreement at this time, unless all parties agree to it.

You assumed that the household goods you purchased would be "taken off the top".  Wrong assumption.  Unless all of you agreed to this, it wasn't part of the original deal.

Sit down with them and discuss the original deal.  It is pretty obvious that you owe them two thousand.  

Answer 5

Wow, sorry to hear that people who cared about you are treating you this way now. In my opinion, they're being total jerks. If you've done your best to settle up and your conscience is clear, you owe them nothing further.

Legally they don't have a leg to stand on so don't sweat it. If they keep harassing you, you have a number of legal options including seeking a restraining order. But the bottom line is, they have nothing on you.

Be at peace, find someone kind with whom you can share your joys, and move on.