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Possibilities to win a small claim suit
I am a small business contractor and I came to do so energy efficiency services
and install attic insulation. Customer paid me with a check 1,200 and couple
days later, he decides to stop the check and I am with no money. I call him and
he said that he was unhappy because one of my crew guys were rude and the
insulation installation does not seem to be leveled. I made an agreement to come
back to the house and fix any issue to satisfy his needs. He has not responded my
calls and text messages. Now I am hanging with no money. What can I do?
Asked on August 11, 2016 under Business Law, Texas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
All you can do is sue him: you would sue him for breach of contract (violating the agreement to pay you for you work) and for unjust enrichment (getting the benefit of your work without paying for it). If your business is not an LLC or corporation (e.g. you are a sole proprietorship), you can act as your own attorney ("pro se") to save on legal fees; but if you are an LLC or corp., you will need an attorney, which may make it not cost effective to sue (only a lawyer can represent an LLC or corporation).
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