What to do if my company had a business relationship as a contractor with a client that broke off our business relationship violating several terms of our agreement?
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What to do if my company had a business relationship as a contractor with a client that broke off our business relationship violating several terms of our agreement?
Several financial elements of the agreement were breached. The partners agreed to pay a relocation fee of $2,000. Also, they had to give me a 30 day notice before terminating our relationship during which I was going to be paid $6,000. The last check they made to me was for 1/3 of what they owed me, so the total of what the company owes me as of today is $9,000. What legal action am I entitled to? What is the best way to proceed?
Asked on July 1, 2014 under Business Law, Indiana
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
If you honored your obligations (or were prepared, ready, and willing to honor them, if the time for performance had not yet arrived) and they breached their obligations (such as their obligation to pay you), you could sue them for breach of contract; you would be suing to enforce the terms of the agreement and to get the money to which you are entitled. $9,000 is to much to sue in small claims court; you are advised to retain an attorney and let the lawyer file a lawsuit for you.
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