LexAssistAI

Recovering a debt by IOU: your rights under the law

3 min read · civil

A debt under an IOU/loan can be recovered via claim and court; the due date and evidence matter.

A debt under an IOU/loan can be recovered via claim and court; the due date and evidence matter.

What the law guarantees you here and how to use it.

What you can do: — Gather the IOU and proof of transfer. — Send a repayment demand. — File a lawsuit (or a court-order request).

Applicable norms with links to the primary source are below. This is information, not legal advice: for serious matters, consult a lawyer.

Norms & sources
  • ГК РФ ст. 808
  • ГК РФ ст. 810

Need your exact situation analyzed?

Ask the assistant — get a plain-language answer with citations to in-force norms and verified quotes.

Ask for free

This material is informational and not legal advice. The law changes — verify against the primary source.

Read also