I co signed for my cousin, so he could get a cell phone. He didn’t have the credit, so I told him that I would co signed for him as long as he paid his bills. My cousin got in an argument with my step dad and moved back in Arkansas. He then stopped paying the bill. I also have text messages from him saying that he sent it in, but when I called Verzion, they said they never received payment. His name also appears with mine on the contract. I am going to pay Verzion the $250 dollars I owe them. After I do that can I sue my cousin for refurbishment of what I paid. How would I go about taking him to small claims court if he lives in a different state. Is their a cheap attorney I can get, or one that takes like 1/3 only if they win the case.

Since it would be a suit between people of two different states you’d need to file in federal court covering the area HE lives in since you’re the one suing. By the time you add the lawyers fees, court fees, and your time off just to travel to court it’s going to be a no-win situation for you. For that reason I’d recommend that you take the loss and learn from your mistake.