Former minor celebrity owes me money

[FerdiZ28]

Morning all

Hope you can help

I’ll get straight to the point, a former minor celebrity from the 80s owes me a not insignificant amount of money, at that time I lent him a few thou to fund a large venture of his, with promises of vast riches and influence as a dividend.

Basically after four or five years of footage and a fair amount of fame and attention, him and his motley crew of misfits basically returned from their jaunts penniless and (dare I say it) a bit liberal.

Short of hammering frozen sausages into his lawn/covering his dog in pink powder paint, does anyone have any advice on a (legal) recourse?

[The Mad Monk]

What documentation do you have?

None? you've had it.

Complete - signed by both/all parties? You have a very good case.

Edit.

I should have added - beware the man of straw scenario.

IANAL

[Jobbo]

You lent him money in the 80s and are only seeking to recover it now? Ignoring the legalities of whether you're statute-barred from recovering it now (you almost certainly are), why have you left it so long?

Shaming him on Popbh may be your best resolution

[Richard-390a0]

Jobbo said:

You lent him money in the 80s and are only seeking to recover it now? Ignoring the legalities of whether you're statute-barred from recovering it now (you almost certainly are), why have you left it so long?

You need to re read the original post it appears the money was lent 4-5 yrs ago not in the 80's.

[MRichards99]

Richard-390a0 said:

Jobbo said:

You lent him money in the 80s and are only seeking to recover it now? Ignoring the legalities of whether you're statute-barred from recovering it now (you almost certainly are), why have you left it so long?

You need to re read the original post it appears the money was lent 4-5 yrs ago not in the 80's.

The way it's written suggests it was lent back in the 80s, and they had a bit of fame for 4/5 years before fading out of the spotlight. That's the way I read it, I could well be wrong on that.

[Eric Mc]

What does "a bit liberal" actually mean?

It's not Nick Clegg, is it?

[anonymous-user]

I'd have thought you would have realised the worrying about money is Beta.

Be a man and move on.

[counterofbeans]

FerdiZ28 said:

Morning all

Hope you can help

I’ll get straight to the point, a former minor celebrity from the 80s owes me a not insignificant amount of money, at that time I lent him a few thou to fund a large venture of his, with promises of vast riches and influence as a dividend.

Basically after four or five years of footage and a fair amount of fame and attention, him and his motley crew of misfits basically returned from their jaunts penniless and (dare I say it) a bit liberal.

Short of hammering frozen sausages into his lawn/covering his dog in pink powder paint, does anyone have any advice on a (legal) recourse?

You just make this tripe up don't you.

[Wacky Racer]

Even if you go down the legal route has he got the money/assets to pay you back?

If not, you are up the creek without a paddle, more so if you haven't got any documentation.

[200Plus Club]

Jimmy saville has passed away unfortunately I think you've lost your wad.

[DaveTheRave87]

FerdiZ28 said:

Morning all

Hope you can help

I’ll get straight to the point, a former minor celebrity from the 80s owes me a not insignificant amount of money, at that time I lent him a few thou to fund a large venture of his, with promises of vast riches and influence as a dividend.

Basically after four or five years of footage and a fair amount of fame and attention, him and his motley crew of misfits basically returned from their jaunts penniless and (dare I say it) a bit liberal.

Short of hammering frozen sausages into his lawn/covering his dog in pink powder paint, does anyone have any advice on a (legal) recourse?

I believe it's spelt "Crue."

Which member is it?

[Welshbeef]

FerdiZ28 said:

Morning all

Hope you can help

I’ll get straight to the point, a former minor celebrity from the 80s owes me a not insignificant amount of money, at that time I lent him a few thou to fund a large venture of his, with promises of vast riches and influence as a dividend.

Basically after four or five years of footage and a fair amount of fame and attention, him and his motley crew of misfits basically returned from their jaunts penniless and (dare I say it) a bit liberal.

Short of hammering frozen sausages into his lawn/covering his dog in pink powder paint, does anyone have any advice on a (legal) recourse?

A few thou and you say he has returned penniless

So unless someone bank family etc will lend him money to pay you then for now it’s pointless.

Why not get him to cut your lawns and wash your car weekly until the sun is paid off at least you’ll get some value/service back for the funds paid.

[anonymous-user]

Sell your story to the Daily Mail. Don't forget to practice your compo face.

[Electronicpants]

FerdiZ28 said:

Morning all

Hope you can help

I’ll get straight to the point, a former minor celebrity from the 80s owes me a not insignificant amount of money, at that time I lent him a few thou to fund a large venture of his, with promises of vast riches and influence as a dividend.

Basically after four or five years of footage and a fair amount of fame and attention, him and his motley crew of misfits basically returned from their jaunts penniless and (dare I say it) a bit liberal.

Short of hammering frozen sausages into his lawn/covering his dog in pink powder paint, does anyone have any advice on a (legal) recourse?

To be honest I don't think you should have been funding Gary Glitter's tour of Asia.

I'd drop it if I were you.

[snake_oil]

Grahamdub said:

Sell your story to the Daily Mail. Don't forget to practice your compo face.

And have an up to date valuation of your house at the ready.

[FerdiZ28]

Thanks for the advice all.

I think getting the money back is in the realms of impossibility, i was just wondering if I had any legal choices for revenge.

It was Willy Fog, by the way so probably hard to track down anyway.

Much obliged.

[NDA]

How much money was involved and do you have documentation? If so, when was this money due to be returned?

Was it a private loan or invested in a company?

There are legal instruments open to you - not least of which the Small Claims Court. But it all depends on the documented terms of the loan.

Legal types may say that you could go for a breach of constructive trust (or similar) without paperwork - but you could spend a fortune chasing that one down.

[anonymous-user]

DaveTheRave87 said:

I believe it's spelt "Crue." Which member is it?

Tommy Lee. He's fond of taking people for a ride.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MW47CkeG6-Q

[bigandclever]

FerdiZ28 said:

It was Willy Fog, by the way so probably hard to track down anyway.

?

[Monkeylegend]

FerdiZ28 said:

Thanks for the advice all.

I think getting the money back is in the realms of impossibility, i was just wondering if I had any legal choices for revenge.

It was Willy Fog, by the way so probably hard to track down anyway.

Much obliged.

I would concentrate on inventing and selling new words, more money in that.