Legal Question in Business Law in New York

s a Franchise Attorney I recommend you repost your question with additional information. What do you mean by "build a site?" A website, or something real estate related or what? If real estate related, was the person you contracted with a licensed contractor? To even begin an answer, any attorney would need the above information at least. Also, the "drafted contract" needs to be examined as well as all written emails and other correspondence. You're best to 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

As I understand your question, you paid your friend $8,000 which constitutes 1/3 amount of the total job ($24,000).

How much of the work did your friend perform? If he performed 1/3 of the work and then you retained another individual that performed (or would perform) the remaining 2/3 of the work for $16,000, then you would have no cause of action.

If your friend performed 1/3 of the work and you retained another individual that performed (or would perform) the remaining 2/3 of the work of for $25,000, then you would have a cause of action against your friend for $1,000.

If your friend performed no work (or no useful work), and you retained another individual that performed (or would perform) the entire job for $24,000, then your cause of action against your friend would be $8,000.

I think you get the idea.

Mike.