What to do if I’m being taken to court for a debt that I have already paid?

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What to do if I’m being taken to court for a debt that I have already paid?

I was taken to court to pay a doctor’s bill which is now paid. The doctor’s office has refused to return my calls and the amount I owed is still showing on my credit report as not paid . It has been over 6 months. Is there anything I can do legally to get them to correct this problem? Can I take legal action against this business?

Asked on July 26, 2011 North Carolina

Answers:

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

When you show up in court over the debt that you claim to have paid, bring with you all letters, canceled checks, credit card invoices and receipts showing that you have in fact paid the debt to show to the judge.

If the court agrees that the debt has been paid in full by you, ask the court to order the person or company that brought you to court to sign and file a full satifaction of its judgment claimed and to give you a copy of the document to prevent future problems.

Before the court hearing, send the doctor's office copies of all documents showing that the debt has been paid with the hope that the court date will be canceled. If the doctor's office agrees to cancel the upcoming court date, get somehting in writing from it as a safeguard for you.


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