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What to do if I built a website but my client is refusing to pay for it?
We had a verbal agreement. Do I have a case?
Asked on October 8, 2012 under Business Law, New York
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Yes, you have a case. An oral or verbal agreement is enforceable--except with a few limited exceptions, which do not include this situation, an agreement does not need to be in writing to be enforced. If you are not paid, you can sue the client to enforce the agreement and recover the money he owes you. You will have to prove, such as through your testimony, or any emails, text messages, etc., the terms of the agreement; you'll also need to prove that you did the work.
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