Breach Of Promissory Note

In the unlikely event a borrower defaults on a promissory note, it is the lender's responsibility to execute the collection action necessary to claim the item(s) used as collateral. These actions may include: Foreclosure (for real estate investments) Repossession.

If you are owed money under a promissory note that has not been repaid in full, it may be necessary to file a breach of contract lawsuit.

A promissory note is a contract, a binding agreement that someone will pay your business a sum of money. However under some circumstances if the note has been altered, it wasn't correctly written, or if you don't have the right to claim the debt then, the contract becomes null and void.

Before a promissory note can be canceled, the lender must agree to the terms of canceling it. A well-drafted and detailed promissory note can help the parties involved avoid future disputes, misunderstandings, and confusion. When canceling the promissory note, the process is referred to as a release of the note.

Promissory notes are a valuable legal tool that any individual can use to legally bind another individual to an agreement for purchasing goods or borrowing money. A well-executed promissory note has the full effect of law behind it and is legally binding on both parties.

What Happens When a Promissory Note Is Not Paid? Promissory notes are legally binding documents. Someone who fails to repay a loan detailed in a promissory note can lose an asset that secures the loan, such as a home, or face other actions.

The debt owed on a promissory note either can be paid off, or the noteholder can forgive the debt even if it has not been fully paid.The value of the amount of debt forgiven may be deemed either taxable income, or a gift subject to the federal estate and gift tax.

The first step in enforcing an unsecured promissory note is to file a petition with the courts and get a judgment in your favor. Although this is a powerful legal enforcement of your rights under the promissory note, it does not in and of itself guarantee repayment of the note.