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Can you stop payment on a check without it being fraud?

Yes, by contacting your bank branch and request them to stop the payment of cheque, by giving them the cheque no. and telling the amount and the name favoured.


Is it against the law to write someone a check then stop payment on it?

It depends of several factors. Stop payment orders are mostly governed by state laws and regulations, which vary by state and bank. Stopping payment on a check to avoid payment of a legitimate debt may be a criminal act of fraud, depending on state fraud laws. It Texas if you stop payment on checks to certain businesses they can retaliate. For example, if you refuse to pay a auto mechanic bill they can keep your car. If you pay with a check to get the vehicle, then stop payment on the check, the mechanic can repossess your car just like a loan company who isn't paid can.


Can you stop payment on a check after taking delivery of the vehicle?

Once you drive the vehicle away from the dealership you have taken possession of it and cannot stop payment for any reason without committing fraud.


Is it a misdemeanor to stop payment on a check?

It could possibly be a felony depending on the size of the check. I've been served with an arrest warrant for stopping payment on a check before. It was for 750 dollars. It may be a misdemeanor or felony only if you stopped payment in an attempt to and with intent to commit criminal fraud upon the payee. Merely stopping payment on a check, even a post-dated check, is not a crime in and of itself. In other words there is no such crime as "stopping payment on a check." The crime is fraud, which may be perpetrated by stopping payment on a check.


Stop payment on check to mechanic shop?

THis ain't no question.... why would you stop payment on a check anyway


Can you put a stop payment on a check after it is cashed?

No. A stop payment can be issued only before the check payment is made by the bank. If you try a stop payment after the bank has paid for the check, the bank wont accept it because the stop payment instruction is useless now and cannot be executed.


Check for vehicle hold and stop payment?

I do not recommend stopping payment on a check you have wrote for a car. Doing a stop payment could be considered fraud and you might get put in jail for doing so. Even if you don't go to jail you will be liable for any expenses caused by you stopping payment on that check plus any other fines the court wants to place against you. If you have purchased a car and there is an issue of fraud on the part of the seller you can sue them in court. If you are the seller of a car that someone has stopped payment on a check they paid you with go to the local court and talk to them. There may be laws in your state that will protect you. If the court has no law protecting you then, you can sue the person who stopped payment and collect the money owed plus any expenses incurred because the payment did not clear the bank. Some states have laws in place that allow you to collect even more then the amount owed because they consider it fraud to do a stop payment on a transaction like this.


How can I stop payment on a check to a contractor?

To stop payment on a check to a contractor, you can contact your bank and request a stop payment order. This will prevent the contractor from cashing the check. Be prepared to provide details about the check, such as the check number and amount, to the bank.


What happens when you stop payment on a check?

When you stop payment on a check, the bank is instructed not to honor the check if it is presented for payment. This can prevent the recipient from cashing the check and can protect you from unauthorized withdrawals from your account.


Can you stop payment on a cashiers check?

Being able to place a stop payment on a cashier's check depends on the bank. If the cashier's check has been lost or stolen the bank may place a stop payment on it.


How long do you have to wait to stop payment on a check that has not been cashed?

you can place a stop payment on a check right after you write the check if you want to pay the fee


Who can stop payment of a cheque?

The person who issued the cheque can issue the stop payment on the cheque. As long as the check isn't submitted for payment yet, you can issue the stop payment request. But, if the check is already paid the bank will not accept the stop payment. A point to note is that, the person to whom you gave the check can prosecute you legally for doing so because he wont get paid for the check