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I'm going to file a law suit against a collection agency for violating my FDCPA rights... Quick question: If I file suit

Richard's answer | Answered on July 28, 2012

Yes. You might be able to sue both the original creditor and the collection agency, if the collection agency is acting as agent. If the...

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My previous employer overpayed me, and notified me 20 months later. They're suing me to get the money. Is this legal?

Richard's answer | Answered on July 27, 2012

Labor Code section 221 does not help you. It does not apply. The Labor Code sections that may apply including the requirement that the...

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My bank account (a credit union) assets were depleted without prior notice because of default on a credit card 10 years ago.

Richard's answer | Answered on July 25, 2012

Was the old credit card issued by your bank? Or was it issued by some other financial institution? Was a judgment entered against you? Do you...

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A business owes us money. The business was sold without us getting paid. Can we file a suit against the new owners.

Richard's answer | Answered on July 25, 2012

If the "Bulk Sale" notices were not properly given, you may have a good shot at suing the new owners. You will need to consult with, and retain,...

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Am I responsible for my husband's medical bills:? Can I be jailed if I cant't pay it. Can I be sued? I

Richard's answer | Answered on July 25, 2012

Unless you are living in England in the sixteenth century, you cannot be put in jail for not paying a bill. Debtor's prison existed back in the...

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How can i collect money from debtor after judgement ( i won the case)?

Richard's answer | Answered on July 25, 2012

You can only levy upon assets that he presently owns, in his name. If a corporation owns the remaining business, there is a procedure by which you...

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I prevailed on appeal, but the losing attorney won't voluntarily withdraw his abstract of judgment, which judgment was reversed.

Richard's answer | Answered on July 24, 2012

You can get a certified copy of the court order reversing or vacating the judgment. Then, you can record that court order. If you hire a lawyer,...

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Are wages automatically garnished for child support in san diego county. My soon to be ex has asked me not to.

Richard's answer | Answered on July 24, 2012

It is a wage assignment, not a garnishment. A wage assignment is automatically issued unless someone asks the court not to. After the order is...

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Do I have to appear in court?

Richard's answer | Answered on July 24, 2012

If you were served with a Subpoena, you must appear. If you demanded statutory witness fees, you are entitled to the statutory witness fees, plus...

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When will Palmer stop calling me?

Richard's answer | Answered on July 24, 2012

When will they stop calling? When they are served with a lawsuit for violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. You need to keep a log...

Richard Scott Lysle's Answers (4384)

I'm going to file a law suit against a collection agency for violating my FDCPA rights... Quick question: If I file suit

My previous employer overpayed me, and notified me 20 months later. They're suing me to get the money. Is this legal?

My bank account (a credit union) assets were depleted without prior notice because of default on a credit card 10 years ago.

A business owes us money. The business was sold without us getting paid. Can we file a suit against the new owners.

Am I responsible for my husband's medical bills:? Can I be jailed if I cant't pay it. Can I be sued? I

How can i collect money from debtor after judgement ( i won the case)?

I prevailed on appeal, but the losing attorney won't voluntarily withdraw his abstract of judgment, which judgment was reversed.

Are wages automatically garnished for child support in san diego county. My soon to be ex has asked me not to.

Do I have to appear in court?

When will Palmer stop calling me?