If my university makes a mistake and gives me a larger refund due to their accounting error, can they sue me for it?
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If my university makes a mistake and gives me a larger refund due to their accounting error, can they sue me for it?
My university has made a mistake on my bill for next semester, and blatantly has an $1800 credit on my account (which I am 100% sure should not be there). If they transfer the money to me, then realize the mistake afterwards, can they come after me for it? This is a state school with (I assume) a very nice team of lawyers.
Asked on December 15, 2011 under Bankruptcy Law, New York
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you believe that your university gave you a larger refund due you concerning an accounting error, I suggest that you contact the accounting department to have some questions answered with respect to why you believe that there is an accounting error before you even cash the refund check.
To answer your question, if it turns out that your school made an error in the refund that you received, it can very well request reimbursement of it from you and if you refuse, can bring legal action against you for the amount.
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