J
JustASC
Guest
Florida
I have a case pending where I'm being sued for a dollar figure that is much higher than what I believe I actually owe. I am sure I can prove that my figure is the correct one. I have attempted to settle with the other party for this (my) amount, but their written response was "we're not interested in settling for this amount". They are representing their figure as the actual debt, not one that is inflated with costs and fees. I think they're just getting bad advice from their attorney.
My question is should I go ahead and pay the amount I am sure I owe, prior to any court appearances, so that I can present proof of that payment with my case and "show" the court that I actually owe nothing? Wouldn't this prevent a judgement being granted (which I think would look very bad on my credit report, even if I pay the other party on the spot)? I know it sounds like a silly question, but I honestly don't know if it is procedurally correct to do this or not. Likewise I'm not sure if the plaintiff has to accept the payment or not. I'm just doing everything I can to make sure that I "win" the case, and I don't want to leave this potentially important step out.
I have a case pending where I'm being sued for a dollar figure that is much higher than what I believe I actually owe. I am sure I can prove that my figure is the correct one. I have attempted to settle with the other party for this (my) amount, but their written response was "we're not interested in settling for this amount". They are representing their figure as the actual debt, not one that is inflated with costs and fees. I think they're just getting bad advice from their attorney.
My question is should I go ahead and pay the amount I am sure I owe, prior to any court appearances, so that I can present proof of that payment with my case and "show" the court that I actually owe nothing? Wouldn't this prevent a judgement being granted (which I think would look very bad on my credit report, even if I pay the other party on the spot)? I know it sounds like a silly question, but I honestly don't know if it is procedurally correct to do this or not. Likewise I'm not sure if the plaintiff has to accept the payment or not. I'm just doing everything I can to make sure that I "win" the case, and I don't want to leave this potentially important step out.