Legal Question in Business Law in Pennsylvania

There is a difference between having a legal duty and a moral duty. If you got the goods/services, you have a moral duty to pay for them. Whether you have a legal duty or not depends on the circumstances. Assuming this is a written contract in Pennsylvania, it would be subject to a 4 year statute of limitations in most cases, beginning with the date on which the goods/services were last provided to you. If the company is out of state, the contract might provude that a different state's law governs. In such case, the statute of limitations of the other state may apply and it could be longer or shorter.

I would start by reading the contract, if there is one.

As a Franchise Attorney I agree with the other attorney answer and only add the following. The time limit depends on the type of contract. A written contract is usually 4 years. If it's just an oral contract then 1 or 2 years, depending on the state. 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.

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