How can I get a client to pay the agreed upon price that is clearly stated within a contract?

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How can I get a client to pay the agreed upon price that is clearly stated within a contract?

I have a detailed contract with a client that received his animated video on time and with no complaints and he has yet to pay me for the video. He keeps giving me an excuse about his “company” needs to pay but he is the person that signed the contract as an individual. It has been 2 months since he has not paid his bill. Can I charge interest at this point or sue for breech of contract?

Asked on December 3, 2011 under Business Law, California

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

If there is a contract between two parties, and party A fulfills its obligations but party B does not, then party A can sue party B to enforce the terms of the contract. In this case, if you did the work, then he has to pay; if does not pay, you may sue him for the money owed under the contract. If he signed the contract for the company, as a company employee, the company was named as the party to the contract, etc., you can sue the company, not just the individual who signed--though you may as well name him personally as well, to cover all your bases.

You cannot charge interest unless the contract provided for interest charges in the event of late payment.


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