3 ms·

What qualifies as a debt? If I walk into a cashless convenience store and eat a chocolate bar before paying, can I force them to accept cash?

• tredre3 3y ago
  In your scenario you're not accruing a legitimate debt, you stole something (admittedly with the intention of paying for it later).
  • naasking 3y ago
    My question is, what formally distinguishes "outstanding payment" from "legitimate debt"?
    • devilbunny 3y ago
      The judge. Can you leave the item behind? Were the terms explicitly stated?