What qualifies as an admission from your debtor?

Can you use your debtor’s admission in court?

An admission is a statement from the debtor conceding that they owe you money. An admission may be full (“I owe you all the money you claim”) or partial (“I owe you some of the money, but dispute the balance.”) 

The admission can come in a number of forms, including an oral statement (for example: during a meeting or phone call), in writing such as by letter or email, in a repayment agreement you negotiate, or implied by the debtor’s actions such as sending you partial payment on your bill.

Getting the customer to admit owing the debt isn’t always easy. It can be the next best thing to actually getting paid as long as you handle it right.

When your debtor admits that they owe you money, you can:

• Use the admission in court to help prove the debt.
• Remind the debtor of their previous admission if they try to use the same excuses for delaying payment later.

"It defies logic for this Honorable Court to proceed with a case when the Defendant has admitted his liability,” says Barbara Muller-Wilson. We’ll do everything we can to help you succeed in your case!

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Your money is our #1 priority. If you or your debtor live in Michigan, we can take on your debt collection case. Take the pressure and frustration off your plate by contacting the Mullers at (248) 645-2440 or by submitting a contact form. We look forward to hearing from you!