simlaw Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Is there an appropriate way to negotiate a settlement on a debt that you have been served on? One wouldn't want the negotiations to be used as evidence against them.Is it a wording thing? Or is it timing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nascar Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 One wouldn't want the negotiations to be used as evidence against them.Not a problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simlaw Posted April 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Not a problemCan you be more specific? My mind tells me if I call "attorney X" and offer to settle "account Y" that is currently 'active' (summons issued, response sent, waiting for next step or court date) - that they could use that as an admission that the debt is valid in an effort to get the full amount/judgement - after all, the response generally is "don't have enough info, denied". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nascar Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Settlement negotiations are not admissible. Courts have stated that if such negotiations were admissible, it would deter the parties from attempting to settle disputes without further litigation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simlaw Posted April 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Settlement negotiations are not admissible. Courts have stated that if such negotiations were admissible, it would deter the parties from attempting to settle disputes without further litigation.Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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