Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Pennsylvania

I'm from PA and I have a former client who is refusing to pay the total balance that is owed. They sent me a partial check with a letter of explanation and stated at the end of the letter that "with this check they consider their account closed". My question would be is what they are saying legal or is it just a ploy to try and get out of paying the total bill. All services were rendered in good faith and documentation was provided to the client. I have not cashed the check yet and now they have sent me another letter stating that if I do not cash the check by a certain date they will stop payment on the check and again consider their account closed and business with us finished. Again is what they are saying correct?


Asked on 2/10/11, 6:25 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Andrew Solomon Law Office of Andrew A. Solomon

First, i would cash the check ASAP. Then i would write to the former client and tell them that the matter is not closed. Did the client live in PA at the time. Does the client live here now. Depending on the size of the debr you may be able to go to small claims court (District Justice Court) and file suit against the client, for the remaining balance, but I would cash the check and get what i can. If he puts a "stop payment" order on the check, he may be criminally liable. You should meet with a local lawyer, to find out exactly what your options are.

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Answered on 2/11/11, 3:00 pm


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