A contract is usually discharged by performance of the terms of the agreement. However, the parties may agree to a different performance. This is called an accord. When the accord is performed, this is called an accord and satisfaction. The original obligation is discharged.
In order for there to be an accord and satisfaction, there must be
(1) a bona fide dispute;
(2) an agreement to settle the dispute; and
(3) the performance of the agreement.
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Ing to the American Fair Credit Council, the average settlement amount is 48% of the balance owed. So yes, if you owed a dollar, you'd get out of debt for fifty cents.
In general, under the Debt Collection Rule, a debt collector must not engage in conduct in connection with the collection of a debt if the natural consequence of that conduct is to harass, oppress, or abuse any person. 12 CFR § 1006.14(a).
Debt collectors cannot harass or abuse you. They cannot swear, threaten to illegally harm you or your property, threaten you with illegal actions, or falsely threaten you with actions they do not intend to take. They also cannot make repeated calls over a short period to annoy or harass you.
Sending a debt settlement letter can be helpful if you're in financial hardship. It may prevent the need to file for bankruptcy. While settling is never a guarantee, it may put you in a better financial position.
In Virginia, there is a statute of limitations, also known as the length of time debt collectors have to recover the unpaid debt. In a written contract, debt collectors generally have a five-year period to try and collect or take legal action. However, a three-year period applies for oral contracts.
West Virginia law, specifically WV Code §46A-2-127, states that debt collectors should not deceive, mislead, or perform fraudulent activities when collecting and attempting to collect a debt. Examples of these bad business practices include: Refusal to give their true name and hide behind the company's name.
Creditors have five (5) years to file their debt collection suit for the sum of money owed on an open account. If the debt is for the non-payment of an outstanding balance on a credit card, then the creditor has ten (10) years to file a collection lawsuit against the debtor.
