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It means to stop and do not continue

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Q: What is the legal difference between Cease and Desist?
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What is cease and assist?

Cease and assist means stop and help. The reason that makes no sense is that the legal term is cease and desist which means stop and don't do it again.


What does desist mean?

A 'Cease & Desist Order' means: * 'Cease' means to stop and 'Desist' means not to do it again. This comes into effect when there is a dispute about something. A person sending the Cease & Desist Order is telling the person bothering them to stop! * You can place this legal paper for: stalking, damage to your property, harassing phone calls, etc. * Copyright and trademark infringements. * Slander (someone saying something about you that isn't true); libel or labor disputes. * A Cease & Desist Order can be given to a company that that you owe money too if they are phoning you at all hours of the day or or night, BUT the Cease & Desist Order is not active until the company puts your account into the hands of a collection agency.


What is a legal document that prohibits something from happening?

An injunction, stay order, cease and desist order, restraining order or protective order.


How do you spell decess?

A similarly-spelled verb is decease (to die), used almost exclusively as the adjective deceased (dead).Another possible word is desist (to avoid doing), used in the legal phrase "cease and desist" (stop doing and do not do again).


How do you write a cease and desist letter?

The basic components of a cease and desist letter are to state what you would like the other party to stop doing and give them a time frame to stop doing it in. These letters can be filed with the court in some situations.


Who do you contact about debt collector calls?

If you want them stopped, ask for the physical address in which to send a cease and desist letter regarding calls. They can still send letters and proceed to legal collection activity.


How serious is it if you receive an out of state 'cease and desist' order claiming copyright infringement on public photos and harassment?

A 'cease and desist' notice from an authorized source is a warning of sorts, that precedes a "Right To Cure" notice. The business or individual sending the notice is informing the alledged wrongdoer that they have, or believe they have grounds for legal action to resolve the issue. An individual can be sued by a business or another individual even if they do not reside in the same state of the plaintiff.


What does a creditor do after receiving a letter to cease-and-desist phone calls and what would the results be for a debtor?

They will continue to contact the person via mail, perhaps a courier service. Some credit counselor's believe that sending a "cease and desist' letter will cause the collector to initiate a lawsuit. That however is not a factor in pursuing legal action. Lawsuits are filed mainly on the basis of being able to collect the debt either at the present or future date.


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What is the difference between Compliance and legal?

The difference between compliance and legal is that compliance means you obey by the rules of your company, you do what you are told to do. Legal means you abide by the laws of the state.


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Can a creditor attempt to collect a debt after 7 years?

Yes they can, but more than likely depending on your states laws the debt is probably beyond SOL for legal recourse. I would check my states laws and see, if it is beyond SOL I would send them a Cease & Desist letter.