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Posted by Barbara Mateen on July 25, 2001 at 20:56:25:
In 1994 I signed up for a college course. I attended a few sessions and then lost my job. The activities involved in an all-consuming job search which ensued resulted in my inability to continue with the course. I contacted the university at that time and explained the situation to them. I was told it would be taken care of and I would not be charged for the $1600 still due for the course. I do not recall ever receiving confirmation of this conversation from the university and having moved across the country, am having a difficult time coming up with any related paperwork. A few months ago I began receiving correspondence from a collection agency requesting payment of this amount. I feel I am justified in NOT paying this sum, since my circumstances were such that it made it literally impossible to continue my course study. Additionally, having contacted the university about this at the time, and having explained in detail my situation, I am perplexed why this is still being shown as an outstanding debt. My questions is: in the state of Illinois, what would be the statute of limitations in a situation such as this? Can the university (from which I received my masters degree, by the way!!), actually litigate this issue at this point and what is my liability regarding this issue? What course of action should I take? Your earliest response would be ENORMOUSLY appreciated!!! Thanks SO MUCH!
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