Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California

Slander

If a company is past due on a invoice from another company for products purchased, can that company contact the debtor

company's customers, and inform them of that debt by e-mail.

Furthermore, If the customers because of the notice of debt discontinue doing business with the debtor companys, can the debtor company sue for the damages of revenue.


Asked on 12/24/04, 2:51 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Larry Rothman Larry Rothman & Associates

Re: Slander

You should not contact customers. If the debt is large enough, a lawsuit could be filed. Then, a Motion for a prejudgemnt attachment applied for with an order that the customers pay you. Please call us if you have any more questions.

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Answered on 12/24/04, 10:04 am


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