Are Janelle & Meri Brown Legally Owed Robyn’s Loan Money Back?

As Sister Wives fans watch things play out in the latest season, many are wondering about the land on Coyote Pass, loans that were previously shared in the family, and other financial matters. Janelle and Meri Brown once loaned Robyn and Kody Brown money. Now that the wives are no longer with him, many fans are wondering what happens to the loan. Continue reading to see what a legal professional has to say about it.

No Written Contract, No Money

There have been a lot of questions come up during the latest season of Sister Wives. Although it is nearly two years behind reality, there are still things being discussed on the show that have fans wondering.

One such fan recently took to Reddit to talk about whether or not Janelle and Meri Brown would get paid back for the money they loaned in the past. According to the Reddit user TequilaMakesTheDrama, a lawyer on TikTok broke down the issue of how the family loaned money between the wives.

From a legal standpoint, no one signed any legally binding contracts. Even though they stated that the money was a loan and expressed that there was a timeline where it was to be repaid, it is still seen as a gift without a contract.

At the end of the day, Janelle and Meri Brown won’t see a dime of that money back unless Robyn and Kody suddenly feel the need to repay them. This is because, in Nevada and Arizona, a contract is necessary to be owed repayment.

Could The TV Show Help Janelle & Meri Brown Get Their Money Back?

Sister Wives fans know that if given the option to “do the right thing” or keep the money, Kody Brown will probably keep the cash.

Other fans were eager to weigh in on the issue. Here is what Reddit users were saying.

• “Not communicating with Janelle on the repayment schedule for Coyote Pass because ‘he doesn’t trust her’ is financially abusive,” one person wrote.
• Another agreed, “It’s the LAST thing he has to try and control her.”
• A third fan pointed out that this type of law is common, “I thought this when Janelle said she may need to lawyer up. I really hope they get something from the land. But it’s similar in UK contract law – money moved between family and friends is often considered a gift with no strings attached unless theres a formal contract signed.”
• A fourth, however, disagreed, “That lawyer is incorrect. Verbal contracts are valid in Nevada as long as they are for less than $100,000. There are some other reasons that would require a written contract but a verbal contract for less than $100,000 is valid (if you can prove it, like, say…..a TV show caught you agreeing).”

It is not entirely clear if Janelle and Meri Brown have a case or not. Of course, it’s true that you should always get something in writing any time you loan money out, but there is proof via the television show that they entered this agreement. Fans will have to wait and see how things play out.

Sister Wives airs on Sundays at 10 p.m. EST on TLC.