treble damages in small claims
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treble damages in small claims
I hired a web designer. He’s completed nothing in 6 months. I do have a contract
upon which I signed and paid a 700 deposit. I was to show the site in Dallas TX. I
live in NC and paid for my travel and lodging, and had nothing to show my
potential customers
Asked on November 21, 2017 under Business Law, North Carolina
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
You can only get treble damages if the contract you signed provides for them. Otherwise, when you sue someone for breach of (that is, for violating) a contract, you can only recover the amount(s) due under the contract, such as recovering a deposit which you paid when you never received the paid-for services.
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