Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California

After eleven months of not being paid for gardening services, I dropped these people as a client. They owe me less than $1000. Is it better to take them to small claims court or turn them over for collection?

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Asked on 4/22/10, 2:15 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Carl Starrett Law Offices of Carl H. Starrett II

You might as well flip a coin. A collection agency may take a 50% cut and going to court will require you to take time off. You cannot sue for time off from work needed to go to court.

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Answered on 4/27/10, 4:04 pm


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