Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Tennessee

Mail harassment

I was taken to court and won my case against the person in question and I would like to know if I might have a case against them. I have recieved mail demanding money for the past year and they refused to send me a detailed itemized bill and they finally took me to court where they never showed up and they also dismissed they charges against me because they didn't even show up. So I would like to know if I have a case against them or not? Also the mail they sent was at my workplace not to my apartment address. Because as far as I know it is illegal to harass someone without any proof and it was clear they didn't have any proof when they didn't even show up for court. The only reason they dragged me into court was because of the statue of limitations was running out and they did not show up the first time or at the trial date either. So please write me back as soon as you can. Thank You, Dwight


Asked on 1/16/02, 1:30 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Anthony DeWitt Bartimus, Frickleton Robertson & Gorny, PC

Re: Mail harassment

You may have rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. If the collector sent mail to your work without your consent, and if he knew your home address, then he may well have been in violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

I suggest you consult an attorney to learn what rights may be available, but do so soon because the statute of limitations on a FDCPA claim is very short.

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Answered on 1/22/02, 9:10 pm
Marc Reisman Rosenblum & Reisman, P.C.

Re: Mail harassment

You have a possible case for malicious prosecution. I recommend that you contact an attorney to discuss this and other potention causes of action. Good luck.

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Answered on 1/18/02, 5:04 pm


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