Legal Question in Consumer Law in Illinois

I sold an item on ebay. The buyer sent me an E check which failed after being shipped, and then another which also failed.

After two weeks he still has not sent payment for the item. is this illegal?


Asked on 5/03/10, 2:01 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Jonathan Shimberg Shimberg and Crohn, P.C.

Yes, but if they are in another state, unless it is a VERY large amount of money, the States Attorney will most likely do nothing. Check with Ebay on what there policy is on bounced checks. Otherwise all you have is a civil suit against the buyer.

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Answered on 5/10/10, 2:32 pm


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