Re: paid by mistake

I have a somewhat different answer to the above question. While one might hope that the law and equity would agree with the prior writer, you will have to look to your agreement with the college. As a student, you contractually agree to abide by its reasonable rules and regulations. This might be dealt with in those regulations.

In addition, equity will not always assume that a gift was intended when a clerical person armed with a computer made a mistake. If the sum given to you was substantial, it might be deemed inequitable for you to hold the gift.

YOu should absolutely work with an attorney if the amount in question exceeds $1,000.00. However, you need to consider the risk and benefit before payong one of us; we could cost more than you allegedly owe.

By the same token, lawyers cost colleges money, too. Resistence is not futile, as it will almost certainly reduce the amount claimed.

Re: paid by mistake

I have a somewhat different answer to the above question. While one might hope that the law and equity would agree with the prior writer, you will have to look to your agreement with the college. As a student, you contractually agree to abide by its reasonable rules and regulations. This might be dealt with in those regulations.

In addition, equity will not always assume that a gift was intended when a clerical person armed with a computer made a mistake. If the sum given to you was substantial, it might be deemed inequitable for you to hold the gift.

YOu should absolutely work with an attorney if the amount in question exceeds $1,000.00. However, you need to consider the risk and benefit before payong one of us; we could cost more than you allegedly owe.

By the same token, lawyers cost colleges money, too. Resistence is not futile, as it will almost certainly reduce the amount claimed.