2006-07-10 16:03:10 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
Depends. did it bounce? Or did they put a stop check on it?
Yes, the check was written as payment in good faith. You can continue to try and cash it, hoping there will be money there at some point.
All else fails, you can take them to court. Small claims, if the check is under a certain value (usually around $3000)
2006-07-10 16:07:03 · answer #1 · answered by A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the check was in exchange for something of value, then you can file civil and/or criminal charges.
Example:
1) You sell someone an item. They write you a check that does not clear. They can be charged criminally and you can also file a civil action against them. They got the item and you got nothing of value back.
2) You loan someone money. They give you a bad check to repay the loan. They can not be charged criminally, because you still have the money owed to you, You can file a civil action against the person.
3) You are given a check as a gift. The check is not good. You have no basis for criminal or civil action, because you have no loss.
2006-07-10 16:20:20 · answer #2 · answered by fire4511 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can persue the person if u took their license number. Also, always take the check to the bank of the person that wrote u a check. Never ever deposit it in ur account. Talk to your bank manager, there is an affadavit to fill out. I would do this if this has caused u extra fees, and put ur account into jeopardy as well. You can take them to court, file papers at the court, keep all records, have them served for a court date (make sure to follow all directons carefully) then go to court and hope u can win.
2006-07-10 16:35:46 · answer #3 · answered by tanyae2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. You have rights. Now you get to know the legal profession in a closer and more intimate manner.
2006-07-19 09:53:32 · answer #4 · answered by acmeraven 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Try getting a new check first though. Then you can sue, if they refuse to pay (cash or check).
2006-07-10 16:06:27 · answer #5 · answered by Chat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you could take them to small clam es court but all the judge would do is put a judgment on them and you will never see a dime your only wasting your money to go to court just call and tell them and maybe they will make it right
2006-07-10 16:10:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh yes!!! talk to a bank manager. they'll lead you in the right direction. bouncing checks is totally illegal
2006-07-10 16:06:27 · answer #7 · answered by vanessa w 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
and since it's illegal, you can always call the police. they'll think a lot harder about paying up once they start thinking about jail...
2006-07-10 16:07:36 · answer #8 · answered by gene_frequency 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah to sue them!
2006-07-10 16:06:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋