For some people being hounded or even sued for credit card debt, whether or not a credit card is considered to be a written or open account by state statutes is crucial. Why? Because of the statute of limitations on the debt. If a debt is past the statutue of limitations, a consumer can not [...]
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Credit Cards – Open Ended or Written Accounts?
January 22nd, 2009 · 5 Comments · Consumer Debt, Consumer Info, I'm being sued!
Tags: Case Law·Credit Cards·Open Ended·State Statutes·Statute of limitations·Written Accounts
If You Have a Lawyer – Why are You Talking to Me?
February 13th, 2008 · No Comments · Credit Counselor Front Lines
It frequently amazes me how many people will call me and say ” I’ve got a lawyer and they recommend doing so-and-so, but I wanted to check with you first.”
Huh?? I’m not a lawyer, and I can spout case law right and left – but I have no experience defending anyone in court and [...]
Tags: Case Law·collection agency·court·debt·Debt Validation·FDCPA·Lawyer
