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Was it verbally agreed (or in writing) that they would pay you back and that it was not a gift?
If so, small claims court would be a good option. You can claim up to $10,000 and you would just need to satisfy the judge that it was not a gift and that there was an agreement you would be paid back.

Here is a pamphlet that may help you get started.

http://courts.phila.gov/pdf/brochures/small-claims-court.pdf

If there was no verbal or written agreement that you would be reimbursed, the law presumes that a gift was made, and you would not have any recourse at that point. Thus, it is imperative to your claim that you prove there was no gift and that the agreement was that you would be reimbursed.

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