bud
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they are just trying to frighten you by mentioning the debt company, when they get in touch again just tell them your solicitor is in the process of getting a letter sent to them about verbal contracts not being legally binding, that should make them leave you alone they only tend to deal with vulnerable people, if they think you have a solicitor they will back off |
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Gypsy Girl
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If you received the merchandise or service they offered, you are obligated to pay. If there was a trial period and you cancelled within that trial period, then you do not have to pay.
Verbal contracts are legally binding, but are difficult to prove in court unless you have a recording.
I can't tell you what to do without more details. A debt collection agency will give you an opportunity to dispute the debt. I suggest you do that as soon as you receive the notice. |
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puggylover
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It depends on the circumtances. What did you agree to. Was it to buy something or what. Add details and I can answer better. |
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KnowItAll
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You will have to prove your verbal agreement in court. Just be honest and explain everything clearly. Try to find out if other people have been victims of the same company and use that to hurt the other party's reputation. Find evidences to prove that you were a victim of a fraud by a dishonest company. |
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fist_3
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yes verbal contracts stand up in court. Now since you thought you were talking to someone else, this could void the contract. I don't know who you are dealing with, but it sounds like they are trying to bully you into a contract. So ask for a copy of the recording. They don't produce it, tell them you thought that you were talking to someone else and leave it at that. Verbal contracts to and will stand up in court. Oh i just remembered. If you didn't have the means (money) to do whatever it was, then that would void the contract. Just remember that, it will come in handy later. |
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Sunny on the inside
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Generally yes, but would need a bit more info to be able to say for sure in your case. Depending on what has been sold to you it is covered by different rules.
If it's something like a gas or electricity supply contract they warn you that they record the conversation and that is then a legally binding contract. Watch out for scams, especially advertising, they tell you that you agreed to go in some diary or other and get you to say ok, or stationery supplies where they tell you your "usual" ink cartridge/fax roll etc is about to go up in price and they've reserved some for you - how many would you like?. My advice in that case would be to write to them and complain about their sales tactics. If the diary hasn't been printed you can cancel (although you may have to pay a small charge) or you can return the stationery for credit (there may be a small handling charge).
If you can give me more info or want to email me feel free. |
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Olivia J
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If you have been tricked into entering into a verbal agreement, the agreement is void. |
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Kat
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It sounds like u may have frauded. go to ur local citizens advice burden and they should be able to advise you on the best thing to do whether u can get lawyers involved. But to answer ur question no they dont. You have to have hard evidence to prove it. |
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Duffer
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Verbal contracts are enforceable at law, but there have to be independent witnesses. In any event, if you were buying over the phone you may be covered by the Distance Selling Regulations. See a lawyer or the CAB. |
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David S
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For a verbal contract to stand up in court, there must be an agreement between the two parties, not a declaration from one person to the other. Your claim that you cancelled two weeks later is just as valid as their recording, which may or may not exist.
Write a letter to the Attorney General of your state about the situation, and see if there's anything they can do. |
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B-Squared
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If they have it recorded as they claim it might stand. If not you may not be able to recall exactly what was said:) If they can show you written proof then go with it. If not then that is the story you should stick to. |
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raysor
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In the normal course of events I would say yes, in the presence of independent witnesses. But I would just ignore any so called contract over the 'phone. They would have a hard time in the courts. |
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bennachie1
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get in touch with your local Tradeing Standards office
Citizens advice
You need good advice pronto |
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Roger H
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Go to citizens advice center NOW !!! Good Luck |
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Lincoln6
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Verbal agreements aren't worth the paper they're written on. |
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Pj S
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no not usually they must be written contracts, go and see a lawyer that is a "pay if you win" type |
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captbullshot
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Only when they play the National Anthem... |
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