Legal Question in Business Law in California

wedding video contract

It has been almost a year since my wedding and the videographer has still not produced the video. In our interview he said it would only take a few months and in the contract it reads "within four to six months... the completion period is only an approximate length of time and any longer periods necessary for completion will not void this contract".

The one videographer/owner who shot the video who is in possession of the raw footage will not return my numerous phone calls. The second videographer/owner gave excuses such as travel and the fact that he is not in possession of the raw footage. I have made a demand of the raw footage with no response. I want to file a small claims action. Could I receive a judgment for the return of my deposit?? raw footage?? Would I be obligated to pay in full for the raw footage per the contract provision??


Asked on 8/02/99, 5:09 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Hayes The John Hayes Law Offices

Re: wedding video contract

It sounds like the videographers have breached the

contract that you had with them to film your wedding. You can sue them for damages if they have lost the film or at least get the film from them and recover your costs. Since they breached

the contract you may not have to pay for the negatives since you will have to pay someone else

to put the video together. You may even be able to make them pay for that cost as well. If you are need of any additional information please feel free to contact me at 888-5Netlaw. The call and the consultation are free. I look forward to speaking with you.

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Answered on 8/05/99, 1:25 am


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