Disneyphile
02-01-2005, 05:44 PM
This is part rant and part contemplation -
4 years ago, my best friend lent a rather large sum of money ($3,500) to a mutual friend of ours, with the understanding that she'd pay her back $100 per month after 6 months (with no interest!) so she would have time to get back on her feet. The mutual friend gave a HUGE sob story to get the loan - single mom, rent is behind, son needs a bed, etc., etc. Well, with the money, she spent it all over the place rather than buying her son a bed, and they eventually got evicted also (she seriously bought a PDA instead of paying the final late rent notice). She also avoided my best friend so she wouldn't have to repay her (or so she thought). My best friend finally demanded that she receive regular payments last year or she'll consider small claims court.
Well, the mutual friend only made 4 payments and ceased 6 months ago, refusing to contact my best friend or anything.
So, my best friend has finally filed suit (she had a signed contract with the mutual friend - thank goodness).
Anyway, my best friend asked me to please testify in court regarding the gal's wild spending habits, since I've seen all the electronic toys and gadgets and all the lavish vacation photos from the last couple years. Of course, I'm willing to do this for my best friend - besides, it's quite nasty what's been done to her after she reached out of her heart and bank account to someone in need. But, I'm also feeling rather awkward about having to sit there and literally hang the bad friend up to dry. We were all very close friends once - like sisters.
Have any of you had to do this - testify against someone you've been friends with for someone you're better friends with?? It's going to be interesting... that's for sure. :eek:
4 years ago, my best friend lent a rather large sum of money ($3,500) to a mutual friend of ours, with the understanding that she'd pay her back $100 per month after 6 months (with no interest!) so she would have time to get back on her feet. The mutual friend gave a HUGE sob story to get the loan - single mom, rent is behind, son needs a bed, etc., etc. Well, with the money, she spent it all over the place rather than buying her son a bed, and they eventually got evicted also (she seriously bought a PDA instead of paying the final late rent notice). She also avoided my best friend so she wouldn't have to repay her (or so she thought). My best friend finally demanded that she receive regular payments last year or she'll consider small claims court.
Well, the mutual friend only made 4 payments and ceased 6 months ago, refusing to contact my best friend or anything.
So, my best friend has finally filed suit (she had a signed contract with the mutual friend - thank goodness).
Anyway, my best friend asked me to please testify in court regarding the gal's wild spending habits, since I've seen all the electronic toys and gadgets and all the lavish vacation photos from the last couple years. Of course, I'm willing to do this for my best friend - besides, it's quite nasty what's been done to her after she reached out of her heart and bank account to someone in need. But, I'm also feeling rather awkward about having to sit there and literally hang the bad friend up to dry. We were all very close friends once - like sisters.
Have any of you had to do this - testify against someone you've been friends with for someone you're better friends with?? It's going to be interesting... that's for sure. :eek: