Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Indiana

Billed for guitar lessons I did not receive
I signed up to take individual guitar lessons at my school. When I was called to schedule lessons, I said I was too busy this semester to take lessons. I received an invoice for the lessons ($280), so I disputed the bill saying that I never received lessons so I should not be billed.

The response was a copy of the form with this highlighted: ''Fee's [sic] are non-refundable!!'' -- I thought that meant I couldn't get my money back after I started lessons, not that I was obligated to pay no matter what. Also, for when I wanted to take the lessons, I checked the ''spring semester'' box but I did not fill in which year -- does that offer me any leverage? Could I argue that I wanted lessons in Spring 2010, for example?

If I do not pay this bill, I am academically encumbered and I cannot register for classes next semester. Can I pay the bill now and go to small claims court later? If it doesn't get paid soon, my classes for next semester will probably fill up.

Asked on 4/09/07, 2:15 pm

Samuel Hasler Samuel Hasler

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Re: Billed for guitar lessons I did not receive

The school sets the terms for the classes. Without more information, I really cannot give you a good answer on the overall question.

As for whether paying the fee means you cannot go to small claims, it does not negate going to small claims.

Answered on 4/09/07, 3:00 pm

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