Legal Question in Business Law in Florida

bad checks received

What can one do to collect on bad checks written for services rendered and completed? The ''employer'' owes me approximately $5000.00. I have in my possession two checks in the amounts of $600.00 each which I was not able to cash due to insufficient funds. What is my recourse?


Asked on 11/15/03, 1:57 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: bad checks received

In addition to your common law breach of contract action, Chapter 68 of the Florida Statutes has a worthless check procedure to collect damages.

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Answered on 11/15/03, 2:56 pm
Peter Gonzalez Sanchez-Medina, Gonzalez, Quesada, Lage, Crespo, Gomez & MachadoLLP

Re: bad checks received

As a follow up to the information provided by Mr. Slater, the worthless check statute provide for three times the amount of the check, plus recovery of attorneys' fees incurred in relation to your claim. There are conditions precedent to filing suit that must be strictly followed in order to pursue three time the amount of damages and attorneys' fees, including the delivery of a worthless check demand letter that complies with the requirements of the statute. You should consult with a lawyer to make sure you comply with the applicable Florida Statutes.

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Answered on 11/15/03, 3:49 pm


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