Arguing that you broke the law in order to comply with it is not, apparently, the way to win an argument before the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
In a tart but analytical opinion, the court said a debt collector could not defend itself by saying it acted in good faith when it intentionally violated one requirement of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act so that it will not run afoul of another provision.
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