Legal Question in Consumer Law in Missouri

Contract/consumer service dispute rights

Gave a restaurant a $3500 deposit for a wedding reception to be held there. Never signed any sort of written agreement, etc. Upon holding our second deposit back because of large price discrepencies between initial meeting and post deposit, they cancelled our reception and rebooked it with another party. They indicated verbally several times our money would be refunded in full, and then in writing threatened if we pursued legal counsel or credit card disputes they would not issue a refund. They have since indicated they would not issue a refund, and have provided us with no goods or services, and still have our $3500. Are we within our legal rights to sue for a refund, and if so, what statutes govern who is in the right in this situation?


Asked on 3/14/05, 12:41 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Smith LawSmith

Re: Contract/consumer service dispute rights

In most cases, it depends upon your rental agreement with the venue. You said that you never signed an agreement, but hopefully you got a reciept or cancelled check showing yoru payment. Absent an agreement to the contrary, you should get back your deposit minus the actual expenses or losses suffered by the venue. Since they have already told you that they are not refunding your deposit, you will probably have to hire an attorney or take them to small claims court. If you live in Western Missouri, I may be able to help you, or refer you to someone who can.

Good Luck

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Answered on 3/15/05, 4:55 am


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