Legal Question in Civil Litigation in New York

Hi there, my question is the following. My husband is currently doing work in NYC as an unlicensed contractor, there have been some setbacks in getting the work completed because the client has changed his mind on several occasions. Now, as the job nears completion, there is some question as to whether the client will in fact pay all the monies due at the end. At the start of the job, the client did sign a contract agreeing to pay according to the terms of the contract. So, if this all ends badly (for us) and monies remaining outstanding, can we sue him in small claims court for the statutory maximum - if it comes to that?


Asked on 7/20/10, 6:27 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Kristen Browde Browde Law, P.C.

Yes.

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Answered on 7/20/10, 9:31 pm
Kristen Browde Browde Law, P.C.

An addendum to the above: as an unlicensed contractor you may face some additional hurdles, particularly if the client raises that as a defense. There is also a defense that a corporation not properly registered in New York as either a foreign or domestic corporation can not use the New York Courts.

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Answered on 7/20/10, 9:33 pm


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