Debt recovery from french company which went bankrupt

This is a U.S. website, and is not about Russian or French law. In general though, when a company becomes insolvent its creditors (which include...

Does the Federal Debt Collections Practices Act apply to commercial, as well as, personal cases?

Only a single roundly criticized court case suggests that the FDCPA may apply to certain commercial debts: Moore v. Principal Credit, where the...

Can a car dealership not report your payment to the credit burea

If you bought at a "buy-here-pay-here" lot (a/k/a a "note lot") their captive finance company may simply not have a business relationship with any...

A collection agence has contacted me after 22 years stating that I oue their client 18,000 dollars. Do i have a course of action

Junk debt buying is now a multi-billion dollar industry. There's a lot to know before you let yourself get buffaloed into paying any money....

Can i pay less than what i am on a medical bill legaly?

I can't opine direclty on SD law, so I'm giving general notions unless otherwise stated. It's legal for them to demand 100%, with interest. If...

Collection Agency ("CA") - Deceptive Tactics Second Question - Additional Information

Here's a thought ... Junk Debt Buyers like Asset Acceptance buy debts on a "with recourse" basis--meaning that the creditor warrants that the...

I am the primary on a vehicle that's in the possession of the co-signer who has been making late payments. How do I get the car?

Self-help could become problematic, however the key problem might be overcome if you went to the dealer with a copy of the registration and had...

Collection Agency ("CA") - Deceptive Tactics Second Question - Additional Information

Let's get a few things straight: Asset Acceptance is a "Junk Debt Buyer" (JDB) not a CA. This can be important ... it's always best to know whether...

I can't opine directly on Georgia law, but assuming the lien situation works there in a way that's not too different from how it works everywhere...

Can a Debt Collector based in Houston, TX threaten Driver's License Suspension for someone in Orlando, FL?

Having an accident while lacking insurance puts him in a very bad spot. The DHSMV website states as follows: " If I cause a crash...