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    Default Phone Bill

    My question involves judgment recovery in the State of:Florida

    I recently closed our business office. I recieved the final phone bill and it was over $700, I called them and they said that $640 was 'early termination fees' I had a 36 month plan, quoted at $280/ mo, 9but it was never under $4000. The actual bill was only $74. So I sent them $74 dollars and stated that I was not paying the rest, I wrote "paid in full" and "account closed" on the check. They cashed the check and sent me a bill for $640 saying it will go to collections. What are my rights here? Since they accepted the chck stating "paid in full" am I ok? Should I send them a copy of check or what should be my next action?
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    k

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    Default Re: Phone Bill

    oops- never under $400.00 Is there another post I should place this under?

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    Default Re: Phone Bill

    It makes no difference what you wrote on your check. Writing "paid in full" on the check does not approach the level of a contract.

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    Default Re: Phone Bill

    Most major service providers, banks, and other entities that routinely engage in consumer transactions include in your contract that they may cash checks labeled "paid in full" (or using equivalent language) without any prejudice to their right to collect the full balance of the debt.

    What makes this judgment recovery? You've already been sued and lost?

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    Default Re: Phone Bill

    It doesn't make judgment recovery- I believe I posted in wrong area sorry for any mix up

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