Legal Question in Business Law in California

Certified Mail not responded

My client had a salon service in my shop and wrote a bad check. Certified letter demanding for payment was sent to my client correct address, but refused to act on it. And the certified mail was returned to me.

What should I do now?


Asked on 7/28/06, 3:43 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: Certified Mail not responded

Depending on the amount (i.e. is it worth pursuing?), you can file a small claims suit against your client for the value of the check and penalties that the law might allow under Civil Code section 1719. It might be worthwhile to hire an investigator to determine her appropriate address.

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Answered on 7/28/06, 3:48 pm
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: Certified Mail not responded

After you put up a sign that says No Checks Accepted, take her to small claims court.

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Answered on 7/28/06, 4:17 pm
Philip Iadevaia Law Offices of Philip A. Iadevaia

Re: Certified Mail not responded

Then send it again FedEX. If it comes back again, send it regular mail and be done with it. Then file suit to collect. Save all the returned items. Good luck.

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Answered on 7/28/06, 6:02 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Certified Mail not responded

file a bad check complaint with the police, and/or file suit in small claims.

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Answered on 7/28/06, 6:33 pm


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