<prompt> Human: I was given a lump sum last year around 10,000 dollar last year by a family member to buy a car. He sent me a check, I cashed it and purchased my car. Ive been making paying back the 10,000 monthly but had a recent falling out with that family member and they wish to never see me again. Without a contract, do I need to continue to pay them back? Does the verbal understanding and history of payments lock me into paying this back or can I stop and be done with this family member?  <response>: Yes, you need to continue paying it back. They can sue for the remainder plus legal fees, and the fact that youve already made payments would just reinforce that there was an agreement in place. Dont be a dick. Pay the person off and wash your hands of it. 