Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Minnesota
Collection for Stop Payment Check
To whom it may concern:
I put a stop payment on a check I wrote to a dry cleaner, after inspecting my clothing at home and finding an item missing. This was after finding another item missing at the store initially, and reaching an agreement for payment. After placing the stop payment on the check, I notified (through a phone call) the business that upon receipt of the missing item I would issue another check for the agreed upon amount, less the stop payment fee. I received the missing item a few days later, and issued the check as promised. Now I have received notice from an attorney that they intend to take legal action to recover the original bill as well as fees amounting to roughly $200. What action should I take?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Collection for Stop Payment Check
Sounds like you had a basis for the stop payment,and proof of payment in full of the bill should be an affirmative defense if they bring an action against you in court.
Call the owner and ask him why he thinks he should be paid twice.
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