QUESTION

Can they sue me for cashing a check?

Asked on Oct 01st, 2012 on Criminal Law - California
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I cashed a check for some home remodelling work done by my illegal immigrant friend. Now the people he was working for say they are going to sue me for the check because the remodelling work wasn't finished.
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Leonard A. Kaanta
No.
Answered on May 22nd, 2013 at 1:28 AM

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Tell them you'll sue them for "defamation."
Answered on Oct 08th, 2012 at 9:36 PM

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Michael J. Breczinski
Was it his check? Was it made out to you? Did you have anything to do with the remodeling?? If you just cashed a legal check made out to some one else without being part of the underlying contract then you have no liability.
Answered on Oct 04th, 2012 at 11:42 AM

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Criminal Defense Attorney serving Providence, RI at The Law Office of Susan Pires
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They cannot sue you for cashing the check, but can file a complaint against him for failure to complete the job.
Answered on Oct 04th, 2012 at 11:41 AM

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Criminal Defense Attorney serving Deltona, FL at R. Jason de Groot, P.A.
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We need more facts to answer this question. You merely did a favor for someone.
Answered on Oct 04th, 2012 at 12:43 AM

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Bankruptcy Attorney serving Federal Way, WA at Freeborn Law Offices P.S.
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If you are not part of the company and the contract, they cannot sue you simply because you cashed a check.
Answered on Oct 04th, 2012 at 12:33 AM

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Let them. They're bluffing.
Answered on Oct 04th, 2012 at 12:17 AM

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They can't sue you for cashing a check. But, depending on the terms of your agreement with them, they could sue you for breach of contract. Of course, just because they can sue doesn't necessarily mean they will win. Consult an attorney.
Answered on Oct 04th, 2012 at 12:17 AM

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