QUESTION
When can I pursue legal action on someone refusing to make 2 payments?
Asked on Oct 23rd, 2013 on Civil Litigation - California
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I was hired to Dj 2 events for $700 on sept 19 & 21st 2013. I did the job, payment was due on sept 21st and I still have not been paid. They've ignored my calls, they have only texted me "I'll check w payroll" "I'll call you tomorrow" and numerous other excuses. They've been giving me the run-around for the past 30+ days.
1 ANSWER
Assuming that there is no cure period set forth in your agreement (i.e. something along the lines of "customer will have ten days from receipt of written notice of default to cure"), you could have pursued legal action the instant payment became overdue, even sooner if they had told you beforehand that they will not pay. Most people wait a little while because there is no sense spending money on a lawsuit if they think payment is going to be made within a short time anyway.
Answered on Oct 24th, 2013 at 1:43 PM