Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Ninth Circuit -- BARBEE LYON V. CHASE BANK USA, N.A.

Error in dismissal of state debt collection statute action, as although the statute doesn't protect against efforts to collect false debts, there is no evidence in the record that the plaintiff's debt is false.

Detrimental reliance need not be shown for verdict of actual damages under FCBA.

BARBEE LYON V. CHASE BANK USA, N.A.
Compiled by D.E. Frydrychowski, who is, not incidentally, not giving you legal advice.

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