Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

Re: Verbal agreements

If less than $7500, I recommend that you take the person to small claim court. Verbal agreement are enforceable, and you allowed to bring suit up to 2 years after the breach (in your case, the failure to pay).

For guidance on filing a small claims action, see:

http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/smallclaims/

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