What to do when a customer does not pay for services rendered
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What to do when a customer does not pay for services rendered
Did some service work on a customers boat, after some negotiation on final price,
customer agreed and picked up boat and paid with personal check. After leaving
with boat the customer cancelled the check. We never received payment and also
were charge a bank fee for a cancelled check. Tried contacting customer, they
will not pay. Trying to understand what legal rights I have. He agreed and paid
and received a copy of invoice marked paid. Thanks
Asked on October 1, 2018 under Business Law, Florida
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
You can sue the customer for breach of contract / account stated.
Your damages (monetary compensation you are seeking in your lawsuit) are the amount you are owed.
The amount of your damages will determine whether or not you can file your lawsuit in small claims court. Upon prevailing in the case, you can also recover court costs which include the court filing fee and process server fee.
You can enforce a monetary judgment in your favor with a wage garnishment against the customer.
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