Legal Question in Technology Law in New York

Remedies for non-payment of services

I have a web design company. I have done work for one of my clients on a few occasions in the past. Our usual arrangement for payment is when the work is completed, payment is made. I did $2,000 worth of work, payment was promised and never sent. Approximately 4 weeks later, I was called by the same client and was told the check was on the way, and that he wanted additional work done. This work was also completed, with the understanding that payment would be made immediately. Now it is 49 days since the original work, and I still haven't received any payments for both jobs. I threatened to suspend his site, but I don't know if this is legal. He has prepaid his web hosting for the year, so he says I can't pull down his site completely. I was thinking I could pull down all pages that were working on during the two jobs. (This amounts to approximately 90% of his site). I am unsure what to do. If he doesn't pay me, how can I recoup my money? Thank you in advance for your assistance.


Asked on 12/19/00, 5:53 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Markowitz Michael A. Markowitz, PC

Re: Remedies for non-payment of services

You should seek a remedy through the small claims court. It is relatively easy and inexpensive.

Application is made in the court where the defendant is located. If the defendant is in NYC, application is made to the civil court in any burough. If the defendant is in Nassau County, application is made in Hempstead in the First District Court. If the defendant is located in Suffolk, application is made in the District Court located in Islip.

Mike.

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Answered on 12/26/00, 9:33 am


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