In an effort to prevent this from happening in the future, we have chosen to post any and all checks that have not been made good - it is understandable that accidents happen, but passing a check on an account that has been closed is considered a felony!
Bad Check Laws
Wisconsin. Up to $1,000 fine or one year in jail. Reimbursement in the amount of check plus actual damages and exemplary damages not to exceed treble face amount of check. The charge for a return check is $40.00 - Payment will be accepted in the form of cash or certified funds.
Who is guilty:
Date Customer Address Reason for Return Amount
May 2009 Timothy W. Cates Lake Geneva, WI Closed Account $346.88
October 2009 Kristi Manderfeld Lake Geneva, WI Stop Payment - unresolved $ 98.20
November 2009 Chanel Thurston Elkhorn, WI Non Sufficient Funds $414.57
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