Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

sale of a dog

i sold a puppy 5 weeks ago to a women who has made noi effort to pay one cent the deal was 2 payments of 250.00 each.now when i call or go over she says she will only pay 50 a week untill 250. no more she informs me she has the dog and thats the deal, what the hell.can he do this


Asked on 5/15/07, 12:16 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Eric Sterkenburg Law Office of Eric Sterkenburg

Re: sale of a dog

This is a case best resulved in small claims court.

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Answered on 5/15/07, 12:33 pm
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: sale of a dog

By refusing the pay the full amount you and she agreed upon and failing to meet the payment schedule, the buyer has breached the contract. I agree with Mr. Sterkenburg that you have a good small claims case, but before you sue I sggest writing her a letter. The letter should set forth the terms of the agreement, the fact that she hasn't paid and her statement that she will only pay half the agreed price. It should also demand the immediate return of the puppy. Send the letter by certified mail and get a return receipt. If the letter doesn't persuade her to give you back the dog and doesn't get a reply, you can use it as evidence in your small claims case (presumably she won't dispute the facts you set forth, and her failure to do so can be deemed an "adoptive admission").

Good luck.

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Answered on 5/15/07, 2:54 pm


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