Can I sue a party for not payingfor a service that I provided after they said that they would?
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Can I sue a party for not payingfor a service that I provided after they said that they would?
I filmed and edited their wedding into a full length DVD after they asked me to and sad they would pay.
Asked on July 24, 2011 Florida
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you had a contractual arrangment with someone (in writing) to film and edit the wedding and you both agreed on the scope of the work and the payment, then yes, you would be entitled to payment unless your contract said something to the effect that payment would be contingent on whether the couple approved or like the footage of the wedding. If you have given over the product to them and they still don't pay, you need to sue. If you have not given over the product to them you should consider sending letters explaining their responsibilities under the contract, include a copy of the contract and explain that the DVD will not be given without payment. If you do not have a contract, you will be only entitled to the worth of your job (reasonable amount usually set by the judge) and hard cost for things like DVD and product use. Consider starting with the letter via certified mail if phone calls and texts and emails have not worked.
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