Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Michigan

Is serving a complaint considered collection activity?

I received a letter from a lawyer representing a collection agency stating that I owed a debt. I sent a debt validation letter within 3 days. About 2 monthes later, I was served with a complaint and am now going to a pretrial for this case. Isn't this considered collection activity under the FDCPA?


Asked on 9/05/07, 2:18 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Renee Walsh LawRefs Nonprofit

Re: Is serving a complaint considered collection activity?

What did the letter say? Presuming that you denied the debt, the only thing that the collection agency could do is file suit against you.

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Answered on 9/05/07, 5:27 pm
Rochelle Guznack Law Offices of Rochelle E. Guznack, PLLC

Re: Is serving a complaint considered collection activity?

No, filing a complaint is not a violation of the FDCPA. If you need assistance with the lawsuit, I can help you as I specialize in debtor defense work and bankruptcy.

Good luck.

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Answered on 9/06/07, 11:31 am


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