If I didn’t have a contract and have written sofware for a company that is not paying me, can I get money owed to me?
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If I didn’t have a contract and have written sofware for a company that is not paying me, can I get money owed to me?
I have created a software application to help a company with their outbound phone service. The first version of the software was pre-paid which was really good. Now, however, they have version 2 and have been using it for about 3 months and the owner has still not paid my invoice. I didn’t get a contract with him as I had worked for this person once before.
Asked on June 5, 2009 under Business Law, Utah
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
If necessary, you should be able to sue him for the money. You provided something of value that the business wanted, they can't simply keep it and not pay you.
For reliable advice, based on all of the facts of the case, you need to see a lawyer in your area. One place to find an attorney is our website, http://attorneypages.com
Sometimes, a collection letter on an attorney's letterhead is all it takes for that check to really be in the mail. Sometimes, you have to go to the courthouse and be ready to try the case. And sometimes, you have to get the judgment, and go chasing assets to collect.
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