property
Challenge of payment for earnest money
<p>I purchased a home and paid the agreed earnest money. Living and traveling between two cities, at the time, I don't remember how the money was paid (wire, cashier's check, money order) but all parties (including buyer, seller, both representing realtors and both escrow attorneys) agreed that the earnest money was paid. The house closed without event and the closing documents confirmed earnest money was paid. </p>

<p>Fourteen months later the seller's real estate agent is claiming the earnest money was never paid. Seller's agent is suing me for failure to pay earnest money and demanding proof of payment. A debt collector is representing the plaintiff and there has been no proof presented for "failure to pay". </p>

<p>Are the closing documents sufficient proof? If not, what would be?</p>

<h2>Why are you providing proof that you paid?</h2>

<p>They are the ones claiming you owe them money so they are the ones that need to prove that you do. You don't need to prove that you don't.</p>
