Worthless Checks

What is the name of your state? Florida and Georgia

I'm currently reside ga. I moved here from fl in 2003. I getting a letter from the famous JBC legal group that I have read about. I think I might wrote a check in 1998, dont really remeber, probley did... but I know the SOL is 2 years in fl. The letter says that I can be held under the georgia code 13-6-15... I didnt not write the check in ga, it was written in fl with a fl bank and business.. What are my options with this? Any help would be great.

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

Originally Posted by sidbarret23

What is the name of your state? Florida and Georgia

I'm currently reside ga. I moved here from fl in 2003. I getting a letter from the famous JBC legal group that I have read about. I think I might wrote a check in 1998, dont really remeber, probley did... but I know the SOL is 2 years in fl. The letter says that I can be held under the georgia code 13-6-15... I didnt not write the check in ga, it was written in fl with a fl bank and business.. What are my options with this? Any help would be great.

My response:

So what?? Who cares about Florida?? Florida has NOTHING to do with this. The contract was COMPLETED in Georgia. That's what counts. You did business with someone from GEORGIA. That's what counts. The Statute of Limitations in Georgia concerning a written contract is 6 years.

You're on the hook. PAY IT!

IAAL

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Originally Posted by sidbarret23

I lived in fl when I wrote the check and it was to a business in fl. the back was in fl.. and if the check was wrote in 98 this is 2004 it is 6 years now.. right? I never wrote a check to anyone in ga...

My response:

I wish you would have said, "I wrote the check and it was to a business in fl" in your initial post. You need to be clearer when you write.

The Florida SOL is 5 years on a written contract.

What explanation did they give you for using Georgia law in Florida?

IAAL

I just moved to ga this year... they wouldnt say they were just pricks when I talk to them... Im trying to figure out how they can go after with a ga law when the checks where fl, and drawn on a fl bank.. .and the business was in fl. They might just useing the scare tactics... to get me to pay.

when I talk to them I told them the checks were from fl... and then I told them the SOL has pasted.. then the lady was she was asking did I write the checks on purpose... said no.. then I asked here how can they use the ga law.. so I dont now what to do?

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

Originally Posted by sidbarret23

I just moved to ga this year... they wouldnt say they were just pricks when I talk to them... Im trying to figure out how they can go after with a ga law when the checks where fl, and drawn on a fl bank.. .and the business was in fl. They might just useing the scare tactics... to get me to pay.

My response:

You are probably correct. Collection agencies and their lawyers use many different tactics to get DEADBEATS to pay their debts.

IAAL

and if your refer to me as a DEADBEAT... was charged with worthless checks.. did some time for them and learnd my lesson... it dont know if the same ones the state attroneys charged me with.. but I havent written a worthless since then... you shouldnt use those words like that its not fair. Im a single father taking care of a 3 year with a DEADBEAT mom that probley wrote the check anyhow...

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

Originally Posted by sidbarret23

and if your refer to me as a DEADBEAT... was charged with worthless checks.. did some time for them and learnd my lesson... it dont know if the same ones the state attroneys charged me with.. but I havent written a worthless since then... you shouldnt use those words like that its not fair. Im a single father taking care of a 3 year with a DEADBEAT mom that probley wrote the check anyhow...

My response:

Sure, it's fair.

You were guilty and did time. Don't "pass the buck" to the "mom". You were found guilty; therefore, you're the one who's the DEADBEAT. It's fair, alright.

Now, you may have done "criminal time" for this, but that does NOT pay for the "Civil" wrong that you caused. While you may be off the hook legally, you're not off the hook "morally". Morally, you have an obligation to pay your debts - - regardless of the law.

So, if you want me to feel sorry for you, and your 3 year old child, and your other sob stories, then do the RIGHT THING in life.

Remember, regardless of whether you went to jail, the term "DEADBEAT" follows you around until you die. Make things right, and don't be a DEADBEAT.

IAAL

thanks for your little info... You dont know me... You dont know what I have been through. How can you call someone a deadbeat if you dont know them? How do you know what I have done.. how do know if I have bills or late bills or not... Im done talking to you all my question was how can some accuse me for something that was in one state and use the law from anthor state to acuse me.. then you want to call me a deadbeat.. thank for your help... didnt answer my help... and just for a little info.. If you would read the first post a little more carefully.. u would of saw that I did say that i wrote the check to a business in fl, when I reside in fl. Have a good night..