How long does a breeder have to refund a deposit on puppies after the contract was broken?
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How long does a breeder have to refund a deposit on puppies after the contract was broken?
We had a contract to purchase 2 puppies from a local breeder. We made a $200 deposit on the puppies. On the day we were supposed to pick up the puppies the breeder was not home, even though we had set up the time several days before. When I became upse that I had just driven 2 hours to get the puppies, the breeder decided she no longer wanted to sell me the puppies and said she would send our deposit back. We haven’t received our refund yet, and the breeder won’t respond to my phone calls. How long do I have to wait for the refund before I can file a small claims case?
Asked on August 26, 2012 under Uncategorized, Michigan
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You can file the action immediately: as soon as the breeder breached the contract or declared her intention to breach the contract, you were entitled to the return of your deposit. There is no legal requirement to wait, so you could file your case today, if you like.
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