Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California
Collection
My car was repossessed. It went to collection. I just got my credit report and it says that the account was ''charged off as bad debt.'' Can they still collect the debt? I have a attorney that is trying to collect I was just wondering if they could.
Asked on 6/12/09, 5:47 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Stone
Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE
Re: Collection
They will come after you for a "deficiency," but you are not legally obligated to pay unless they complied with the law. Consult an attorney in your locality who is familiar with auto repossession law.
Answered on 6/12/09, 5:50 pm
Chris Johnson
Christopher B. Johnson, Attorney at Law
Re: Collection
They can still try to collect, and can still obtain a judgment against you for their deficiency, as long as they do so within the period of the statute of limitations (normally four years on a written contract).
Answered on 6/12/09, 7:17 pm
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