Foreigner: Needs Legal Help

[Hammer_and_Sickle]

goodbye 200k, kalisod ani e-prove sa korte para maka demand, tsk,tsk,..

[cliff_drew]

I don't think this will fall as estafa.

[theyt9]

I don't think this will fall as estafa.

true, dili estafa

[golbrb16]

So what did the lawyer say after consulting? Do you have a cause of action?

Before filing a case there's a lot of information that needs to be gathered from both ends like was the money borrowed as a form of advances, as a form of debt payable under a certain period, etc. ESTAFA may be filed if proven there is an "intent of deceit". I only heard one side of the story. Nobody can be imprisoned by debt because it is granted in our Constitution however if there is criminal act that constitutes to borrow money such as issuance of bouncing check or deception/fraud to acquire the funds then we have a criminal case and imprisonment may be possible. If purely debt then it is only a civil case of collection of money and there are still legal remedies provided.

A lot of angles to be determined and questioned to be asked and answered before a cause of action in court can be considered.

Best action is to go to lawyer and seek advice and legal remedy. The lawyer will determine if really indeed you have a case here. If yes then hire a lawyer and comply with the procedures provided. Although I understand our legal system walks like a snail but what i am saying is you have a legal remedy.

Good luck!

[theyt9]

So what did the lawyer say after consulting? Do you have a cause of action?

Before filing a case there's a lot of information that needs to be gathered from both ends like was the money borrowed as a form of advances, as a form of debt payable under a certain period, etc. ESTAFA may be filed if proven there is an "intent of deceit". I only heard one side of the story. Nobody can be imprisoned by debt because it is granted in our Constitution however if there is criminal act that constitutes to borrow money such as issuance of bouncing check or deception/fraud to acquire the funds then we have a criminal case and imprisonment may be possible. If purely debt then it is only a civil case of collection of money and there are still legal remedies provided.

A lot of angles to be determined and questioned to be asked and answered before a cause of action in court can be considered.

Best action is to go to lawyer and seek advice and legal remedy. The lawyer will determine if really indeed you have a case here. If yes then hire a lawyer and comply with the procedures provided. Although I understand our legal system walks like a snail but what i am saying is you have a legal remedy.

Good luck!

thanks for this!

[iceman_reman]

contact a lawyer and show him what evidence you have. then the lawyer will be honest enough to tell whether your case is strong or weak. then next course of action will follow.