Legal Question in Legal Ethics in California

I have a contract for a wedding venue which states if I cancel the event from the date of signing to 90 days prior to the event no matter how far in advance, I am obligated to pay 50% of the event minimum required. I understand having a nonrefundable deposit to hold the place, but am i really obligated to pay 50% of the $15,000 minimum for canceling 8 months in advance?


Asked on 10/10/09, 5:15 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Steven Murray Steven W. Murray, APC

This amount of liquidated damages might just be a penalty and unenforceable. It would be worth your time to dispute it and then contact a lawyer if necessary to fight it.

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Answered on 10/10/09, 7:41 pm


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