Legal Question in Business Law in Florida

I have an Online Garden Catalog supplying garden amenities to homeowners and builders alike.

A builder in Maryland ordered 2 urns after long months of consulting by email and phone and supplying finish samples by mail.

The 2 urns were ordered in October from a supplier we have used for 3 years. The urns were expected in December. Now I can't contact the manufacturer/supplier as they appear to have gone out of business.

The builder has requested an immediate refund. Cash flow is weak at this time of year. I have already offered to refund the entire sale ASAP but the builder is now sending a Broward Sherrif to my home to say the builder is considering charging me with Grand Larceny ($2100.00 sale)

Can they use threat of arrest to force me to hasten (overnight was the suggestion) my payment.

Thank you for your consideration,

Joseph Fulghum

Florida Plants Online

http://www.floridaplants.com/

888-752 6882 Toll Free

954-922-2066 Ph/Fax


Asked on 1/25/10, 3:18 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sarah Grosse Sarah Grosse, Esquire

You should immediately refund the money (overnight the check if that is the suggestion). Failure to do so could be deemed theft. If you give the money back immediately, you will be in the clear.

Good luck to you!

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Answered on 1/30/10, 11:45 pm


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