When a friend or family member borrows money, many times that person will confirm their intent to repay the loan through an email or letter. And while such a confirmation helps solidify the existence of the loan, it is far and away a poor substitute for a legal and valid Promissory Note.
A Promissory Note is a binding contract that outlines the terms and conditions of a loan and its repayment schedule. A contract must be agreed to and signed by both parties to be enforceable; an email or letter does not provide that confirmation of joint agreement.
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