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I am a freelance artist. A former customer, who is a Veterinarian Doctor, has ordered more than 40 paintings in the past. On June she ordered from me another 14 paintings by email. She sent me photos and I reproduce d them. She then Approved the paintings. She sent me a check for payment for $6780. I deposit it and was cleared after 4 days. But she ask me to hold off on the delivery until further notice. In the meantime, she put a stop payment on the check and will not return my calls or messages. I trusted her not asking for a deposit as she was a loyal customer. No contract either but have all emails of order and approval. She lives in Indiana. I live in Miami. Now I stuck with 14 custom paintings, paid my colleague and materials etc. I feel like suing her since I know collections won't work. Any advise? We artists don't make much money. Thank you for your time.


Asked on 8/04/17, 7:04 am

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Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

Since she stopped payment on your check, you have her by the (you know). Contact the State Attorney's Office and have them prosecute her for the funds. She wrote a "BAD CHECK". You can inform her that if she does not pay, that this is considered a felony and you will have the State of Florida prosecute her for it.

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Answered on 8/04/17, 9:17 am


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