Legal Opinion
Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart, Inc. v. Dowling
Civil Court of the City of New York
Decided November 29, 1999PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Shlomo S. Hauler, J.
In this nonpayment proceeding, respondents Robert and Jes*1011sica Dowling (respondents or Dowling) move for an order “dismissing the petition for petitioner’s failure to comply with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1692, et seq. [‘FDCPA’ or ‘Act’].” Specifically, respondents argue that the written three-day demand dated June 30, 1999 (Rent Demand) and the petition filed in this proceeding violate the provisions of the FDCPA. Petitioner Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart, Inc. (petitioner or Missionary) opposes the motion.
BACKGROUND
The…
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