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		naasking on March 26, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Visa, Mastercard Agree to Lower Swipe Fees, Settli... 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 on March 26, 2024 [–]

In your scenario you're not accruing a legitimate debt, you stole something (admittedly with the intention of paying for it later).

naasking on March 27, 2024 | [–]

My question is, what formally distinguishes "outstanding payment" from "legitimate debt"?

devilbunny on March 27, 2024 | | [–]

The judge. Can you leave the item behind? Were the terms explicitly stated?

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