Legal Question in Consumer Law in Florida
collection account
the oringal account from the company was charged off. A collection agency took over and we paid 1500.00 not the whole amount due. Now another company has the account and they want 3500.00 . They are takin us to court? What should we do?
5 Answers from Attorneys
Re: collection account
Have you been sued yet? Please contact me if you wish to discuss available causes of action to you and Florida and Federal law. Thanks.
Re: collection account
Retain counsel.
Re: collection account
You need a lawyer if the debt was charged off and paid in part as full payment by a prior company. Please feel free to contact me or a local attorney depending upon where you are located
Re: collection account
retain competent counsel to review your matter and defend your interests.
Re: collection account
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If this matter was previously resolved, you will need to defend this action by pleading accord and satisfaction. If you have credible proof of the payment and satisfaction, you may be able to handle it by yourself. If not, you would be well advised to retain counsel to represent you.
Scott R. Jay, Esq.
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