Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in New York
CEASE & DESIST Letter - Can u still be sued?
Once you send a collection agency a cease & desist letter can they still obtain a judgement against you or sue?
Asked on 11/11/05, 5:17 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert R. Groezinger
GroezingerLaw P.C.
Re: CEASE & DESIST Letter - Can u still be sued?
Absolutely. One has nothing to do with the other.
Good Luck
RRG
Answered on 11/12/05, 1:24 pm
Andrew Nitzberg
Andrew Nitzberg & Associates
Re: CEASE & DESIST Letter - Can u still be sued?
The 'cease and desist' requires them to authenticate the debt to you before contacting you further about the debt.
A lawsuit requires them to authenticate the debt to a court.
Answered on 11/16/05, 2:11 pm