If I cashed a check at the bank and after a week I was told that the check was bad and they want me to pay back the money, what will happen if I don’t?

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If I cashed a check at the bank and after a week I was told that the check was bad and they want me to pay back the money, what will happen if I don’t?

I didn’t know It was a bad check it was mailed to me.

Asked on January 18, 2012 under Criminal Law, Arizona

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

If you don't repay the money, the bank will sue you--and win. You received money by giving them something of no value; they are entitled to get that money back. They may also be able to collect court costs and legal fees from you as well; and if they believe you deliberately passed a bad check, they may report you to the police and try to press  charges.

You in turn could sue whomever gave you the bad check, to recover they money that they owe you. You could sue in small claims court, where the filing fee is low (generally $25 - $50) and you could represent yourself, saving on lawyer costs.


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