What is the name of your state? Nebraska
The county sheriff is acting as an agent for the creditor in the collection of a debt enforced by court execution.
The sheriff's agent at the counter of his office has said they will no longer accept cash payment. Specifically, my income is in tips, so the money I have is in one dollar bills. The total amount is $100 each payment.
According to federal law (Coinage Act of 1965) when paying a debt, they do not have the right to refuse such payment (even if I presented a wheelbarrow full of pennies).
I am not trying to be difficult. From the time I get off work till the Sheriff's office closes, I don't usually have time to go to a bank to change this to larger bills. Besides, a competent person can count $100 in $1 bills in a minute or less.
Since this is specifically being paid as a debt, I believe the law applies.
I have informed a sherrif's deputy who was present that this is a violation of the law. Perhaps I should cite it.
What remedies would I have. If they do refuse to accept payment, should I bring a witness, or ask the agent to sign a statement that they have refused? Finally, what would happen? Would the sherrif still be entitled to sieze my property over this issue? Would I cease to owe the debt?
Thanks!
The county sheriff is acting as an agent for the creditor in the collection of a debt enforced by court execution.
The sheriff's agent at the counter of his office has said they will no longer accept cash payment. Specifically, my income is in tips, so the money I have is in one dollar bills. The total amount is $100 each payment.
According to federal law (Coinage Act of 1965) when paying a debt, they do not have the right to refuse such payment (even if I presented a wheelbarrow full of pennies).
I am not trying to be difficult. From the time I get off work till the Sheriff's office closes, I don't usually have time to go to a bank to change this to larger bills. Besides, a competent person can count $100 in $1 bills in a minute or less.
Since this is specifically being paid as a debt, I believe the law applies.
I have informed a sherrif's deputy who was present that this is a violation of the law. Perhaps I should cite it.
What remedies would I have. If they do refuse to accept payment, should I bring a witness, or ask the agent to sign a statement that they have refused? Finally, what would happen? Would the sherrif still be entitled to sieze my property over this issue? Would I cease to owe the debt?
Thanks!