Legal Question in Business Law in Georgia

have receipt for equipment for invisible fencing, equipment was under waranty, and receipt has a zero balance. Now I get a call from them saying they made a mistake and I owe money? do I leagally have to pay the difference, even though it was their mistake?


Asked on 7/13/11, 7:30 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Scott Riddle Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC

Easy solution - If you owe the money based on the agreed upon price (obviously you should know what that is), then be an honest, upstanding person and pay them what you owe. If you mistakenly sent them too much money, would you want them to return the extra money or keep it because it was your mistake?

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Answered on 7/13/11, 7:35 am
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

In addition to Scott's answer, which addresses your moral conduct, legally you may owe it. A mistake in a bill is correctable. So if the receipt does not match the contract, yes they can bill you for the corrected amount under your contract.

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Answered on 7/13/11, 8:05 am
Kevin B. Murphy Franchise Foundations, APC

As a Franchise Attorney I agree with the other attorney answers. It really depends on the type of "mistake" made, your knowledge and other factors. Consult with a good business or franchise attorney in your area for specific advice.

Mr. Franchise - Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D.

Franchise Foundations, a Professional Corporation

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Answered on 7/13/11, 9:32 am


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