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In a couple of days time. Plus the verbal period that we decided upon still has 2 weeks remaining. So, he will be gone when the period ends. Do I still sue in small claims? or is this a different ballgame altogether?

It this because of moving to TX?

He is moving soon, so it might not be possible to sue in CA itself. Is it difficult to sue people in different states (if the need arises?) Sorry, my knowledge of law is extremely bad, please bear with me.

In hindsight, yes it would have made a lot of sense to write up a contract in paper.

It was not a gift though. It was a verbal contract that he would be paying it back.

At the end of 6 months which is in a few days time. I have reminded him a couple of times and he was responded saying he will.

What is the name of your state? CA I gave $5000 to a friend of mine as a loan to help him out 6 months ago. I gave him a check (did not write "loan" on the memo) but it was electronically cashed. Now the friend is moving to a different state (from CA to TX). I fear he won't return the money...