Legal Question in Consumer Law in California
Birthday party deposti
We scheduled a child's party at a popular ''bouncy'' play party company for 2/25/07. We had given a $50 deposit for the date and time to be held. Their policy statement says they will keep the deposit if we cancel. We are contemplating cancelling as we would like to change the party to something simpler and less expensive. We called them today and they say they will not refund the deposit. It is nearly two months out from the requested date. They would have no problem filling this spot this far out as they usually are booked months in advance. Do they have a legal right to keep the deposit with this much notice (today is 12/28/06)? Are they trying to trump any consumer deposit laws by stating this as a policy? Especially with this much notice? Thank you for your time and answer.
Darren Richardson
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Birthday party deposti
Read The Friendly Contract. While the law disfavors forfeitures, it won't be worth your while to take them to court for $50, and you might lose.
Related Questions & Answers
-
Contracts Is signing a contract while on drugs binding. Asked 12/26/06, 9:09 am in United States California Consumer Law
-
We no longer know what to do? My parents do not speak english and have very little... Asked 12/23/06, 3:45 pm in United States California Consumer Law
-
Found an unknown type of gelcap in a bottle of cranberry juice. Am from Texas am... Asked 12/23/06, 4:00 am in United States California Consumer Law
Looking for something else?
10,200 active attorneys ready to answer your legal questions today.
Featured Attorneys
Earn additional revenue and grow your business.
