If my husband owns a construction business and is owed money from a property owner that refuses to pay, how can he go about collecting the money he is owed?
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If my husband owns a construction business and is owed money from a property owner that refuses to pay, how can he go about collecting the money he is owed?
Asked on October 1, 2015 under Business Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Your husband's construction company can sue the property owner for breach of contract / account stated.
After obtaining a court judgment against the property owner, the judgment can be enforced with a lien on the property. The judgment can also be enforced with a wage garnishment.
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