Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Wisconsin
Cancel service collection
Had internet service, cancelled 05/2000. Company kept sending bills, I left messages and sent notices that I had canceled. They wouldn't call back. Received letter from Collection Agency 2/1/07 saying I owe $900+ in fees/interest. Never received notice of court hearing. Can they do that-would summons have needed to be signed for? Don't feel I should pay for service not used. How can I fight this? Have excellent credit rating. Sent reply to Collection agency asking for paperwork they had.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Collection Following Cancellation of Internet Service
I cannot tell from your question whether you have been sued or not. Any lawyer can quickly determine this for you. There is no requirement in WI that a person be served a summons in person. They can be served via publication of the summons in the newspaper and substitute service can be made upon any adult resident of the household. Even if you have not yet been sued, collectors can still legally attempt to collect the debt by other means such as damaging your credit rating, demand letters and phone calls. Internet service contracts are generally on an annual basis, so you may not have had a right to cancel under the contract prior to its expiration.
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