Thinking about bringing an action against a nonpaying client or party? Then you need to know the statute of limitations for New York debt collection litigation. You need to know this in order to bring your case to court in a timely manner. Failure to bring the action within the
There are those that think they have you beat. Perhaps your customer had no intention of paying in part or in whole and purposely did not sign the contract. You ask for payment and they remind you that you do not have a signed agreement and perhaps invite suit! Don’t
Watching many a courtroom drama may have lead you to believe a jury will hang your nonpaying customer out to dry. Is it really as portrayed in the movies? Is a jury right to decide your debt collection case? The right to a jury trial. All parties to litigation, including
A debt collection litigation can spur bogus defenses from a debtor who is attempting to minimize or avoid their payment obligation. There may be cases where debtors have a legitimate reason for withholding payment. However, there are enough cases of bogus defenses that the courts have made accommodations to protect
In order to best represent your interests, understanding the underlying transaction is key for your New York Collections Attorney. The facts together with the supporting documents will lay the foundation to build your case. An explanation of the customer’s reason for non-payment, if any should be divulged at the onset.
There are many excuses customers can hide behind to avoid payment. By doing a little work in advance of the sale you can overcome your buyer’s objection to payment by incorporating favorable Terms and Conditions in your contract. Reasons for non-payment vary based upon industry. The excuses need not be creative
Dealing with slow or non-paying customers or clients? Anticipate that you might need to pursue NY debt collection litigation efforts and keep records. What should you keep? All electronic and physical documents relating to the business relationship should be kept in anticipation of debt collection litigation. “Records” include the credit file,
Understanding possible excuses and defenses to delay or avoid payment will work to your advantage. Anticipate and keep the possible “reasons” a client could use not to pay in the forefront of your mind while performing services, recording time, billing, or responding to client’s inquires or concerns about fees. By