Absolutely. A valid promissory note does not have to be in writing. The practical problem you will have is proving that the person borrowed the money. Without a written document, it could become just your word against the other person's You could lose the lawsuit, not because there was not written document, but because you weren't able to prove the debt.
No, of course not. If you don't have no proof what will be the point. Its just like saying your cat pee on my shoe when it was just water. It doesn't make any sense.
To tape someone without their knowledge can be illegal depending on the circumstances. It's illegal to record a private act without knowledge or consent but it's legal to record public acts such as speeches.
It is definitely illegal to tape record someone without their knowledge in Maine. This is the case unless otherwise legally stated.
no because you have to warn them before you record
No its not illegal
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no
Yes, as long as you are a party to the conversation, you may record it.
New York makes it illegal to tape record someone unless one party to the conversation consents. In most states it is illegal to records someone without their knowledge.
A scribe is a person who makes a written record for someone else.
nope
You can audio-record someone in TN without their consent as long as you have the consent of one person in the recording. Some states require that both parties are informed of recordings.
at your home- yes at their home- no