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Debt paid in full

Asked on May 16th, 2016 on Collections - Alabama
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I was served papers for a past due debt - I answered the courts within the timeline - and then I immediately was able to pay the creditor in full and I did - and now I have received papers with a court date - what do I do now - I have my Bank Statements where the amount was debited from my account - but cannot get a receipt with out a "cease and desist removal" letter. The collection attorney is mad cause the creditor willingly took the full amount. What now?
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According to your question, it appears the collection attorney is aware the debt has been paid.  If the collection attorney refuses to dismiss the case, you will need to show up at Court with your proof of payment and show it to the Judge.  Hopefully, the Judge will agree to dismiss the case without requiring you to pay the Court costs.  For future reference, once you've been sued, or a creditor is represented by an attorney, you should communicate with the attorney and not with the creditor directly.  
Answered on May 17th, 2016 at 8:10 AM

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