Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California

I would ask the doctor's office for a copy of the agreement you signed in which you agreed to pay for missed appointments. Most doctors do have you sign such an agreement, and to the best of my knowledge, they are enforceable because although he performed no services, he lost income as a result of your not attending the appointment. Again, this is fairly common, but check to be sure you actually signed an agreement allowing him to do so before you pay the bill.

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