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?
- Category: Debts and Credit
- Subcategory: Fair Debt Collection Act
- Date:
- State: Minnesota
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
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