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Originally posted by: Eli
They can demand the money back all they want.Originally posted by: nerp
You did right. They could have figured out the error later and legally demanded the money. People assume that if it's in your name you're all set and you can cover your ears when the phone starts ringing. They're wrong.
To get any action they would have to take you to court - and win.
A check made out to my name is the same thing as an envelope full of cash.
Edit: I'm not saying this is the right thing to do, I'm just saying I don't think they have much of a leg to stand on legally.
I wonder how easy it would be to win in court? People make mistakes all the time. I think this would result in the person in charge of the project getting fired, nothing more.
they would win and win pretty easy. since the check was for overpayment of the last 5 years tax's. thats all they would have to show. wich they already have the paperwork.
they then would get a judement for the amount +% i would assume.
just because the check is in your name does not make it yours.