Organizer said I would be reimbursed if I didn&#39;t attend, but then changed their mind
<p>This question is out of curiosity. I was going on a trip with a very informal group of people. I had given the organizer money (for transportation, housing, food etc.) but then had something come up. I asked prior to the trip if I could get my money back. They said yes. After the trip when I asked for my money back they said they might not be able to give it to me as there wasn't much money left over after paying for gas.</p>

<p>Is this legal?</p>

<p>It's probably legal.</p>

<p>If this is arrangement between friends/acquaintances then the presumption is that it is <strong>not</strong> a contract.</p>

<p>From a legal perspective, you gave them money as a gift. They don't have to give it back.</p>

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