I have recently finished a illustration project for a client. He is now refusing to pay me because he no longer needs them. We had a contract that I did have to extend because I was unable to finish in time due to unforeseen events. We made a verbal agreement for me to finish the 5 illustrations and now that they are completed he doesn't want or need them anymore. I want to be paid for my work. What should I do?
Asked on 8/11/17, 2:21 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Bryan Whipple
Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law
If the amount in dispute is in the $10,000 area or less, your best alternative is probably to take the client to Small Claims Court. There are several good paperback "how to" books on California small-claims procedures, such as the one published by Nolo Press. Legally, sounds like you breached the contract by failing to meet a deadline, but your client also appears to have waived the breach.
Answered on 8/11/17, 3:27 pm
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