relatives not giving back owed money

[Jcab]

If a family member has borrowed money from you and refuses to give it back to you when you ask for it and they are able to give it back, but just wont.

 

[mightymoose]

I assume you are asking what to do?

If you have tried all civil methods you can think of, including asking for the money, or utilizing other family members to pressure the person to pay, then you can sue your family member in small claims court (assuming the amount of money meets the court's limit, which is likely $5000).

Oops... you are in Canada so the $5000 may not be accurate... but still, ask, persuade, sue.

 

[army judge]

I assume you are asking what to do?

If you have tried all civil methods you can think of, including asking for the money, or utilizing other family members to pressure the person to pay, then you can sue your family member in small claims court (assuming the amount of money meets the court's limit, which is likely $5000).

Oops... you are in Canada so the $5000 may not be accurate... but still, ask, persuade, sue.

MM's advice is correct.
I would add one proviso.
Sometimes, nothing works.
You just have to forget it and move on.