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Haifa Enforcement Registrar Cuts Debt From 13,000 to 6,600 Shekels Over Old Checks Dispute
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First reported by N12 · 38 minutes ago
What happened
In Haifa, two small checks from 2002-2003 led to enforcement cases opened in 2011, with the debt swelling to over 13,000 shekels. The debtor claimed full repayment in 2003, but the registrar rejected this due to lack of proof. However, the registrar halved the debt by cutting accrued interest, citing creditor delay and new legal powers to reduce fees.
- 01Two 400-shekel checks from 2002-2003 led to enforcement cases opened in 2011 in Haifa.
- 02Debt grew to over 13,000 shekels by 2026 due to accumulated interest and fees.
- 03Debtor claimed full repayment in 2003 and accused creditor of bad faith delay.
- 04Registrar rejected repayment claim for lack of evidence and late defense filing.
- 05Registrar halved debt to about 6,600 shekels by cutting late payment interest.
- 06Decision based on Amendment 75 empowering registrars to reduce fees for creditor delays.
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