Hey guys I'm hoping that someone reading this can give me some good advice.
I've just had a supplier ask me to pay a XXXX dollar debt that related back 18 months from now.
It was for some building materials. Apparently the electronic payment was not processed by their staff at the time of the order.
The first I knew that it was not paid was six months later when I was contacted by phone. I told them that I would not pay because the work was completed on a cost plus basis and it would be ridiculous for me to contact my customer and demand more money for a job completed so long ago.
Anyway they called back today saying that it would be handed over to a debt collector.
How crap is that?
According to the person who called they are within their rights to demand payment. Is that true? I wouldn't have the hide to do it personally.
Gotta ring the bank.. Anyone with an insight into this sorta thing. I'd really appreciate any advice. Cheers.
