Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Illinois
Collection Agencies
Can I refuse to pay a collection agency if I have sent a partial payment directly to creditor and payment was accepted?
Asked on 3/16/06, 8:49 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas Moens
Moens Law Offices, Chartered
Re: Collection Agencies
Not unless you entered into a written agreement with the creditor to accept partial payment. Just as a suggestion, google Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to make sure the collection agency did not violate that Act.
Answered on 3/16/06, 9:48 am