Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Texas

Fees for check returned NSF

If someone bounced a check at a grocery store, and it got to the point that a registered letter was sent saying they will file criminal charges for theft by check if I don't pay the amount of the check + $25. My question is, do I have to pay the $25? If I pay the amount of the check will that satisfy the debt in a court of law?

The store is Kroger in Dallas Texas.


Asked on 8/05/03, 10:54 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sharon Campbell Sharon K. Campbell

Re: Fees for check returned NSF

Texas law allows creditors to collect a $25 fee in addition to the amount of the check. The failure to pay within ten days from receipt of the notice is presumed to be a criminal act. Your best course of action is to pay it.

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Answered on 8/05/03, 11:23 pm


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