My previous employer paid two sums of money into my account, one was my final paycheque and the other was an amount for £2654. This was a few days before the end of the month , about 10 days later I got a call from their accountant saying they had overpaid that amount into my account and could i return it asap. I explained to her that I would check my account, i knew i had lots of payments coming out from my account that month as well as a mortgage so there might not be the whole amount remaining.
After checking i saw that i could send back £1654 straight away and the remaining £1000 would have to be spread over a period of time. I sent an email to the accountant saying I intend to pay the money back and could do so in monthly payments that i could afford. Yesterday I got a call from the accountant stating that this wasnt acceptable and that they would seek further action unless i paid it back straight away. Can they take me to court? In the eyes of the law am i in the wrong?
2006-06-07 23:59:57 · 5 answers · asked by muggzy_uk 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I think you are wrong in any eyes. I would think that they would give you a break and take monthly payments. I also think they would find it less expensive compared to them paying a lawyer.
2006-06-08 00:03:49 · answer #1 · answered by nastaany1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you make monthly payments, that shows good faith. You might have to pay interest as if it were a loan but I sincerely doubt they would win in court to get the full amount all at once. Make as large payments as you can each month.
They know that, if you make payments, they cannot win and won't bother taking you to court.
2006-06-08 07:25:13 · answer #2 · answered by Made in America 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell the accountant to shove it up his a ss. He screwed up to begin with. Threaten him that you'll go to his manager. Or say it to your manager. He can do nothing and even if he take you to court (unlikely) the court will probably give you the right. Do not let the bean counters to intimidate you.
He is actually pissed scared because his balance sheets are in deficit now, and unless he gets the money back he will get into trouble. He probably did not say that to nobody and tries to cover up his screw up.
2006-06-08 07:07:05 · answer #3 · answered by Kimon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of my friends had the same problem, and those people took her to court. So yes they could take you to court. if you go to court get proof that you said you would pay that person back. Record his voice and tell him at the same time that he will be recorded. Then explain to the judge that you can pay them back.
2006-06-08 07:04:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they could take you to court but I would just start paying them back on a plan and then they will see that it is not worth their effort to take you to court, it would cost more than it was worth because all the court would do is put you on a payment plan.
2006-06-08 07:05:22 · answer #5 · answered by MP US Army 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋