I tried to pay a bill and they refused to except payment. I have heard there is there a law that states the bill is now null and void. Is this true, and if so where would I find a copy of this law?
2007-02-07 03:09:13 · 5 answers · asked by mikeshahn71 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
This is an atempt to pay cash for a trafic ticket. I tried to pay the same day with ticket and cash in hand, but they said they didnt have any of thier paperwork for the ticket yet. They told me I had to wait till the day after getting a ticket to pay it. I waited two days and they still refused to except payment. I got a note from the deputy on duty at the courthouse stating I was there to pay the fine, but was turned down.
2007-02-07 03:28:52 · update #1
This isn't a bill... it's a FINE. And any contract rules fly out the window when dealing with the government. You're on the hook for the bill, and the government can probably dictate when you have to pay and by what method you're required to pay.
Frustrating, but true.
2007-02-07 04:26:29 · answer #1 · answered by Perdendosi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think I would check into that. There are many other factors to that.
1. If you paid by check, and in the past, your checks have bounced and they tell you they will no longer accept your personal checks as payment.
2. If the account has gone to an outside collection agency. They no longer have the account, and they will not take any payment on that account because it is no longer their account.
Best you contact your county clerk - they will be able to tell you what the law is (if it is). But I think your best recourse is to contact the company that refused your payment and find out what is going on with your account.
2007-02-07 11:20:48 · answer #2 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the account has been turned over to a third party such as a collections agency you need to pay them rather than the company you owe.
Most municipalities will have a free legal advice number listed in the front of the phone book. Call them. I don't believe such a law exists.
2007-02-07 11:26:10 · answer #3 · answered by smedrik 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is the bill for? If it is for insurance, there are a lot of reason why they may not take a payment. We need more info.
2007-02-07 11:17:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nice try...nope. you probably tried a scam and wrote paid in full in the memo. in some states it is legal and binding and in some you can write under protest at endorsement but if you do it will always end up in court.
2007-02-07 11:21:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋