Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California

Buy Sell Agreement

We are a corporation. Sold services and product to a client. He says he's going to pay but is giving us the runaround. He owes $13.6K. Everything is documented. Should we get an attorney or go it alone?


Asked on 9/17/08, 12:12 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: Buy Sell Agreement

Please let me know if I can help.

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Answered on 9/17/08, 10:12 pm
Carl Starrett Law Offices of Carl H. Starrett II

Re: Buy Sell Agreement

A corporation can only represent itself in small claims court. In all other courts, corporations using the California court system must have an attorney.

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Answered on 9/17/08, 12:28 pm
David Gibbs The Gibbs Law Firm, APC

Re: Buy Sell Agreement

Mr. Starrett is correct - you must retain an attorney unless you are willing to limit your recovery to $7,500 and go to small claims court. I'd suggest a consultation with a local attorney to see if its worth pursuing this individual. You may have no attorneys' fee clause in your contract, the defendant may be insolvent - there are many factors to evaluate before filing the suit and spending money.

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Answered on 9/17/08, 12:47 pm


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