58-70-85. Application of funds where there is a debtor-creditor relationship.
If a creditor has listed accounts with a permit holder for collection and also has had accounts on which he is debtor listed with the permit holder by any other creditors, collections effected in his behalf as a creditor may not be applied on accounts that he owes unless the permit holder has a written authorization on file as to how the moneys collected are to be applied. (1979, c. 835.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Article 70 - Collection Agencies.
§ 58-70-1 - Permit from Commissioner of Insurance; penalty for violation; exception.
§ 58-70-5 - Application to Commissioner for permit.
§ 58-70-10 - Application to Commissioner for permit renewal.
§ 58-70-15 - Definition of collection agency and collection agency business.
§ 58-70-20 - Bond requirement.
§ 58-70-25 - Record of business in State.
§ 58-70-30 - Hearing granted applicant if application denied; appeal.
§ 58-70-35 - Application fee; issuance of permit; contents and duration.
§ 58-70-45 - Disposition of permit fees.
§ 58-70-50 - All collection agencies to identify themselves in correspondence.
§ 58-70-60 - Statements to be furnished each collection creditor.
§ 58-70-65 - Remittance trust account.
§ 58-70-70 - Receipt requirement.
§ 58-70-75 - Creditor may request return of accounts.
§ 58-70-80 - Return of accounts and all valuable papers upon termination of permit.
§ 58-70-85 - Application of funds where there is a debtor-creditor relationship.
§ 58-70-95 - Threats and coercion.
§ 58-70-105 - Unreasonable publication.
§ 58-70-110 - Deceptive representation.
§ 58-70-115 - Unfair practices.
§ 58-70-120 - Unauthorized practice of law; court appearances.
§ 58-70-125 - Shared office space.
§ 58-70-130 - Civil liability.
§ 58-70-145 - Complaint of a collection agency plaintiff must contain certain allegations.
§ 58-70-150 - Complaint of a debt buyer plaintiff must be accompanied by certain materials.