Can a creditor turn an account over to a collection agency and start legal action at the same time?
Full Question:
Is it legal to turn an account over to a collection agency and start legal court action, or can you only do one or the other?
03/29/2007 |
Category: Debts and Cr... ยป Fair Debt Co... |
State: Minnesota |
#2317
Answer:
Generally, as long as applicable laws and conditions are complied with, a debt collector may bring a lawsuit. Please see the information at the following links:
http://www.uslegalforms.com/legaldefinitions/d/debt-collection.php
http://www.uslegalforms.com/legaldefinitions/f/fair-debt-collection-practices-act.php
