slight difference with my settement letter
Date: Thu, 07/15/2010 - 21:37
I received a settlement offer today from weltman/weinberg/reis. Below is an example of the letter I received (I copy/pasted text of a similar letter on internet instead of linking to it).
The bolded part was removed from my letter. I cannot google a version like mine on the internet. Is there any reason for concern? Does the removal of this language change what either of us are agreeing to? .. that is, a full and complete settlement?
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Pursuant to our earlier conversation this transmission will confirm acceptance on behalf of our client LVNV Funding, LLC of the sum of $520.00 as full and complete settlement of the subject claim. This acceptance is however contingent upon receipt of funds in this office no later than June 10, 2008. Please make sure remittance is marked as settlement in full and not payment in full and reference the file number 06771139.
The statements made herein are intended for settlement purposes only and can not be construed as admitting any of the within information.
This law firm is a debt collector attempting to collect this debt for our client and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Please contact our office at 1-800-285-9403 if you have any questions concerning this matter.
Pursuant to our earlier conversation this transmission will confirm acceptance on behalf of our client LVNV Funding, LLC of the sum of $520.00 as full and complete settlement of the subject claim. This acceptance is however contingent upon receipt of funds in this office no later than June 10, 2008. Please make sure remittance is marked as settlement in full and not payment in full and reference the file number 06771139.
The statements made herein are intended for settlement purposes only and can not be construed as admitting any of the within information.
This law firm is a debt collector attempting to collect this debt for our client and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Please contact our office at 1-800-285-9403 if you have any questions concerning this matter.
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The bolded part was removed from my letter. I cannot google a version like mine on the internet. Is there any reason for concern? Does the removal of this language change what either of us are agreeing to? .. that is, a full and complete settlement?
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Pursuant to our earlier conversation this transmission will confirm acceptance on behalf of our client LVNV Funding, LLC of the sum of $520.00 as full and complete settlement of the subject claim. This acceptance is however contingent upon receipt of funds in this office no later than June 10, 2008. Please make sure remittance is marked as settlement in full and not payment in full and reference the file number 06771139.
The statements made herein are intended for settlement purposes only and can not be construed as admitting any of the within information.
This law firm is a debt collector attempting to collect this debt for our client and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Please contact our office at 1-800-285-9403 if you have any questions concerning this matter.
Pursuant to our earlier conversation this transmission will confirm acceptance on behalf of our client LVNV Funding, LLC of the sum of $520.00 as full and complete settlement of the subject claim. This acceptance is however contingent upon receipt of funds in this office no later than June 10, 2008. Please make sure remittance is marked as settlement in full and not payment in full and reference the file number 06771139.
The statements made herein are intended for settlement purposes only and can not be construed as admitting any of the within information.
This law firm is a debt collector attempting to collect this debt for our client and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Please contact our office at 1-800-285-9403 if you have any questions concerning this matter.
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So the letter you received just states "$520.00 as settlement"?
So the letter you received just states "$520.00 as settlement"? If so you should be okay. The probably just don't want you to expect that your credit report will state that it was paid in full. So they are stating that they are accepting $520 as settlement. But call them and ask them to insert the language and see what they say.
Courts tend to look at the intent, when there is a dispute. In
Courts tend to look at the intent, when there is a dispute. In this case, the intent is clearly to put the matter to rest. I say no worries.
