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threaten to send a black list

can a creditor send out a black list, or disclose finacial information a in the way of a mass e-mail to collect money owed.


Asked on 9/12/08, 12:09 pm

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Meldon Ellis Ellis Business Lawyers

Re: threaten to send a black list

This could be defamation, depending on the accuracy of the information (truth is a complete defence to defamation). The creditor could sue you for a debt and the law suit would public knowledge. However, if the statements made went beyond the bonafide details about the debt then it could be defamtion.

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Answered on 9/15/08, 1:19 pm


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