Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California
Can a law firm in who purchased a debt from the original creditor sue the debtor?
Asked on 5/18/10, 7:31 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Stone
Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE
If the legal time limit hasn't expired, and if they can prove they are the assignee of the original debt, sure. Neither of the above is necessarily true, and if not the collection agency or law firm will get away with it unless the debtor fights back.
Answered on 5/23/10, 8:03 pm