What is the name of your state? Wyoming
I received a summons to appear in court for a company that says I leased a credit card machine from them in Dec. of 2002. They are suing for over $1900 and have attached an agreement with a forged signature on it.
Background:
I was trying to operate a network marketing direct sales business at the time, who promoted a company to use with a different name than the one suing me. I tried and tried to make money with the company, but had little success. Financially it was ruining me. I had used the credit card machine exactly one time. It was in mint condition, and I mailed it back to the company in the original box, saying that I refused to continue to pay the $49.00 per month (48 month term), when I was never using the equipment. The amount I paid was approximately $1600 before I sent it back. To me, this was such a scam anyway, a credit card machine for $2800! I figured they wouldn't be able to sue me. A month or two after I sent it back, another company than the one I signed up with sent me a collection letter. Now, a third company with different name and address is suing me with forged documents, completley different than the original ones I signed.
First, I am going to answer denying I have the contract with this company and that I owe any money. But, do I have the right to countersue for the $1600 they say I paid them, which I did pay to someone, and it might not be with the original company I signed up with?
Thanks!
sgriffith
Wyoming
I received a summons to appear in court for a company that says I leased a credit card machine from them in Dec. of 2002. They are suing for over $1900 and have attached an agreement with a forged signature on it.
Background:
I was trying to operate a network marketing direct sales business at the time, who promoted a company to use with a different name than the one suing me. I tried and tried to make money with the company, but had little success. Financially it was ruining me. I had used the credit card machine exactly one time. It was in mint condition, and I mailed it back to the company in the original box, saying that I refused to continue to pay the $49.00 per month (48 month term), when I was never using the equipment. The amount I paid was approximately $1600 before I sent it back. To me, this was such a scam anyway, a credit card machine for $2800! I figured they wouldn't be able to sue me. A month or two after I sent it back, another company than the one I signed up with sent me a collection letter. Now, a third company with different name and address is suing me with forged documents, completley different than the original ones I signed.
First, I am going to answer denying I have the contract with this company and that I owe any money. But, do I have the right to countersue for the $1600 they say I paid them, which I did pay to someone, and it might not be with the original company I signed up with?
Thanks!
sgriffith
Wyoming