QUESTION
I was refused service for home heating oil due to bankruptcy, can I take legal action?
Asked on Oct 05th, 2015 on Bankruptcy - Ohio
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I filed for bankruptcy. Now the co-op in town is considering refusing me service for Heating oil this winter, even though now, I will be paying them with cash. They also want to sell the oil to me at a much higher price than other customers. Can I take legal action?
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Bankruptcy Attorney serving Madison, WI
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Richard B. Jacobson & Associates, LLC
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It is hard to force a creditor to continue supplying you on credit. But you are offering to pay cash. Actions for contempt in BR are potentially available, but the likelihood of success is small. Consult your BR lawyer, but also try's different supplier. Good Luck.
Answered on Oct 09th, 2015 at 4:48 AM
Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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I take it you have an outstanding and noncollectable debt to them. Generally they are within their rights not to choose to deal with you. I would seek a different supplier. You are correct that you are now compelled to keep current but there are still potential pratfalls and losses to them and they can refuse to deal, or treat you as a higher risk customer. Have you offered cash in advance, or at delivery?
Answered on Oct 09th, 2015 at 4:48 AM
Commercial & Bankruptcy Law Attorney serving Powell, OH
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Ronald K. Nims
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They do not have to do business with you.
Answered on Oct 09th, 2015 at 4:47 AM