Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

Wedding Dress Dispute

PLEASE HELP ME!

I need some advise for my small claims case. Here's the situation: I ordered a custom made beautiful wedding dress for $4200. 60% was required for the downpayment to get started on the dress. so, $2600+ was paid on june 7,1998. the wedding was march 20, 1999. they took my measurements twice. They told me in september '98 that they needed $300 more in order to insure a perfect fit. I thought this was ridiculous since they were a custom dress making business and had a lot of money for this dress and my measurements already. We went to court in January and I lost. Anyway, they never made my dress and still have my money. Should I take them back to court? Are they in breech of contract?


Asked on 10/13/99, 2:46 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Hayes The John Hayes Law Offices

Re: Wedding Dress Dispute

They have breached the contract by not providing you with the goods you paid for out of good faith and refusing to refund your money. I would file a lawsuit against them in Municipal Court if it even comes to that. The reason I recommend Municipal Court is that your limit is $25,000 and you can have an attorney. Not only have they stolen your money they have caused emotional distress. You can recover all attorneys fees, costs and monetary damages in Municipal Court. You would probably get at least three times your deposit if you went to Municipal Court. If you are in need of an attorney to help you file the papers please feel free to call my office at 888-563-8529. The call and initial consultation are free so atleast you can find out what your options are and what you need to do to receive fair compensation. I look forward to your call.

John Hayes

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Answered on 10/14/99, 12:57 am


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