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returned check from legal adminstration office

I think I asked a question on the wrong lawguru

Anyway here go's. I am a senior on a fixed income

I recently sent a check for 10.00 on a 300.00 bill owed, T

10.00 is all I could afford. The company sent the check

back stating the $10.00 was not acceptable. But! at least

I sent something.I had called the legal aid for the Seniors

They told me if I get any correspondence from them, to call.

I called, as yet no one has returned my call.What should I

do with the check? They want me to send them $100.00 a month

I don't have that kind of money to send. Right now I have

only $5.00 to my name.


Asked on 8/16/03, 7:54 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Dieter Zacher Law Offices of Dieter Zacher

Re: returned check from legal adminstration office

You have to continue to try and work it out with them. Surely, a creditor wants to be paid rather than having to chase you. If you cooperate and work out a payment plan, then, should be no problem. If no one returns calls, send payments certified mail with the explanation and request to make payments in $10 per month increments. Make sure to write at the bottom of the letter, "If you do not respond, I will assume that you agree with the foregoing and shall make payments in the amount of $10.00/month until the total sum is paid. If you do not agree with the foregoing, please contact me immediately." Try that. Good luck and thanks for inquiring.

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Answered on 8/17/03, 2:30 am
Alvin Tenner Law Office of Alvin G. Tenner

Re: returned check from legal adminstration office

Keep trying the center.

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Answered on 8/16/03, 8:10 pm
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: returned check from legal adminstration office

Collectors can sure get pushy. It's their job. Nevertheless, they should be willing to take your money. Besides, even if they filed a lawsuit against you, they wouldn't be able to collect much if $5 is all you have to your name. The Center should be able to help. Give them some time. The summer heat has sent some people packing -- to the beach! Good luck.

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Answered on 8/16/03, 8:22 pm


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