MikeWas on Nostr: 98% of the debt-collection lawsuits we see rely on a theory called "account stated." ...
98% of the debt-collection lawsuits we see rely on a theory called "account stated."
And it's got a fatal flaw.
What's "account stated"?
It's where the court pretends that you agreed to pay a certain amount, if the other side proved they mailed you a statement and you never disputed it.
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#FDCPA #DebtCollectors #AccountStated
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