'You can sue for literally anything': Dude creates outrageous Excel spreadsheet demanding ex GF pay him back for fast food and parking

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Feb 11, 2023 3:00 PM EST

'He is now threatening legal action if she doesn't pay,' wrote u/ohtheplacesyoullnap on behalf of her sister. As she explained in this brief but very funny post, her sister's ex has taken the strange step of tallying up all the small costs of their relationship. That includes little tiny charges, under $5 even, all adding up to about $1,130. 

The poster shared the spreadsheet in the comments section to double check that this guy wouldn't have any legal standing. The Excel sheet is honestly the funniest thing I've seen all day, and I hope that the OP and their sister get a good laugh out of it too. They probably will now that the commenters have explained to them that this wacky ex BF really can't do anything legally. 

Commenters suggested OP's sister just block this guy and his immaturity from their lives forever. Speaking of people who just can't take a hint, check out this r/AmItheA****** post where one person asked if they were in the wrong for not accepting a random late night visitor. 

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    Font - r/legaladvice Posted by u/ohtheplacesyoullnap 13 hours ago My sister received a bill from her ex
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    Font - My sister's ex [edit: ex-boyfriend] has sent her an excel spreadsheet of an itemized list of things he paid for during their two year relationship. Like, down to cents, i.e. $1.08 at McDonalds. The total is $1,134.65. He is now threatening legal action if she doesn't pay. Is this possible? EDIT: Link to the img of the excel doc in comments. It's a trip, y'all
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    Below is the silliest spreadsheet ever

    Human body - ohtheplacesyoullnap OP 13 hr. ago Here's the spreadsheet https://imgur.com/a/xi01744
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    Sky - Sister's ex sent her an itemized list of what he spent on her for 2 years. And demands he pays her back!
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    I am hooting and hollering at this Excel sheet

    Rectangle - Sheet 1 Item Apple Fries the daily news cafe (32.22 total) did I pay for both of us at french pastry ^ (26.10 total) Dinner/food supplies 11.51 + 14.30 Amount $6.62 $16.11 $13.05 $25.81
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    Loving the part where he can't remember if he paid for both of them at "French pastry" and quoted her down to the penny! 

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    He charged her for a $3.50 parking fee, and even a McD's run that cost under $3

    Font - Popeyes 10.82 Angeles 8.79 McD 2.79 Robotics Banquet 26.90 Fitbites like 1.50 ME Banquet 20.00 ME parking 3.50 LA County Fair 43.14 $10.82 $8.79 $2.79 $26.90 $1.50 $20.00 $3.50 $43.14
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    This man is either broke broke, or he's trying to remember every thing he ever did with this person and charge her for it. He probably thinks he really got her back, when in reality, the internet is howling with laughter at this stupid spreadsheet. 

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    Buddy, we have Venmo for these kinds of things nowadays

    Font - McD Jolibee Universal McD 5/24, 5/23 Butterbeer Denny's BevMo Popcornopolis Parking at Universal La Cabanita S'mores Stuff 5/27 Candy at Fair $1.08 $9.15 $149.00 $5.86 $4.38 $17.02 $20.00 $11.98 $9.38 $20.50 $5.13 $2.28
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    Font - 2 hr.ago. phneri MOD Stickied comment Quality Contributor Hi folks. Yes this bill is silly. Please stop suggesting illegal things to OP in replies about said bill.
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    Facial expression - omimoussquirrel. 11 hr. ago Those will all likely be considered gifts. Block him and move on.
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    Font - Nuke EngineerStudent 11 hr. ago . All of those purchases would be classified as gifts and he has no expectation of being paid back. You're in the clear
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    Font - UsuallySunny 13 hr. ago Quality Contributor No. Tell her to stop communicating with him. Block everywhere.
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    Font - PlusRead 5 hr. ago Really sorry that happened. :( A good tool to have in your back pocket are the "elements of a contact." They vary slightly depending on what country you're in, but the basic elements are mostly the same. This invoice would be unenforceable because it lacks two of the four elements: mutual assent and consideration (I.e. the exchange of something of value by each party that can reasonably and legal be traded in a market: like potatoes or teeth cleaning services) Mutual as
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    Font - If I walk into a diner and say, "Does anyone here know cars? I'll give someone $50 to help me change a tire," and someone steps forward and says, "I do. Sure. Sounds like a deal," then we've entered into a contract and I'll need to pay him. It's even better to get it in writing, but as long as it has the elements, even an oral contract is a contact. If I'm struggling w a tire by the side of the road, and someone stops and says, "let me help you with that," then sends me a bill in the mail
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    Font - Consideration is really interesting and nuanced, too. I recommend it as Wikipedia reading when you're bored. I'm NAL, so open to any corrections here, but used to work with contracts a lot for work. Short answer: this guys sucks and has zero legs to stand on and i agree w the person above who suggested brushing up on frivolous lawsuit laws in your area in case he does sue. I don't think he will, though. No lawyer would take that case and if he tries to go pro per the bureaucracy will crus
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    Font - erin_baile 4 hr. ago I'm more shocked at how little he spent! My boyfriend and I spend money on eachother and $1100 seems like a very very small amount over this amount of time Edit: reading the list are you sure this isn't a list of a weekend vacation together they agreed to split? 46 Share ohtheplacesyoullnap OP 13 hr. ago Haaaa yes. The guy is a trip.
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    Mammal - WhiteMambaVTG - 5 hr. ago Wow, a guy like that is single? You don't say
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    Font - ArchaeoJones - 12 hr. ago . Can he sue her? Anyone can try to sue for just about anything. But for this, the judge will laugh his as out of court. Tell your sister to block him and don't respond to any of his c unless he has her served, in which case, show up to court.
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    Font - Status-Potato-9248 6 hr. ago If this has been going on for months, without her responding to him, I'd be concerned about his mental stability. Tell your sister to stay aware of her surroundings and stay safe. Guys like this are unpredictable.
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    Font - HamsterFromAbove_079 11 hr. ago You can sue for literally anything. If you sue for a particularly weak reason you'll get dismissed by a judge before your case is even argued on grounds of frivolousness. This case has no merit. I assume there was no contract about loaning money. If something is given as a gift with no contract for payment you cannot reclaim the money. You cannot forcibly reclaim a willingly given gift.
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    Font - Just as a tip though. A little bit more detail would be important. It's not clear if they are exes from as in former boyfriend/girlfriend or exes from husband/wife. When talking about exes it's always important to establish what the highest level the relationship ever reached was. I don't think it would matter in this case in particular, but it's important context to know if they were ever legally married. Because if they were never married there is 100% definitely no case. Boyfriend/Girl
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    Font - Kaliasluke 7 hr. ago If he actually filed a claim, it may meet the definition of a frivolous lawsuit, which would allow her to go after him for legal fees and possibly other penalties depending on the jurisdiction. https://www.cga.ct.gov/PS98/rpt%5 Colr%5Chtm/98-R-0916.htm
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    Font - Cakes NGames90 - 10 hr. ago He only paid for $1,134.65 in a two year relationship? Lol But in all seriousness, no, this will not hold up anywhere. Unless it's a list of like money he loaned for something like paying rent for a place he wasn't living in and there was an agreement she'd later pay him back, he's just being ridiculous. Tell your sister to block him. NAL
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    Font - Idiot Savant_Tinker . 3 hr. ago I didn't know I could send a bill to my ex. This changes everything. I think the correct answer is: <blocked>. Just ignore him.
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    Facial expression - netsurfer31412 hr. ago Tell me you deserve to be an ex boyfriend without telling me you deserve to be an ex boyfriend.
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    Font - bug-hunter 3 hr. ago Quality Contributor While people have covered the obvious "LOL, get rekt" response, there's a second piece. It's not defamation if it's true. Meaning, sending the story of that spreadsheet to a future girlfriend is, legally, 100% fair game. Or his friends and family. Obviously, the best use of this is targeted. Like, send it to his mom asking "Does he do this with all his ex girlfriends? Or am I just lucky?" Basically, a fastball 3 inches from his nose as a warning.
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