Legal Question in Business Law in New Jersey

How to file a claim against out of state client?

I live in NJ. I designed a website for a

client in CT. He paid a 50% deposit.

I did exactly what he asked for. Even

made 20+ hours of requested

revisions. Never hinted he was

unhappy with the design.

After doing his small list of revisions,

exactly as he asked for he has

demanded a refund. He doesn't like

any of it.

I want to go after him for the

balance. Before he comes after me

for the deposit.


Asked on 2/06/07, 2:54 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Corbett Corbett Law Firm LLC

Re: How to file a claim against out of state client?

Although the transaction may sound simple, the explanation of your legal rights and available strategies is too complex for a short answer. To be conclusory: don't sue him, wait for him to sue you in NJ and counterclaim. Register a copyright in what you have delivered ASAP. Then, notify a lawyer who understands business intellectual property issues to notify the client that he can't use your work. In parallel, modify your contract and business procedures so this doesn't happen again.

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Answered on 2/06/07, 3:33 pm


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