Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Pennsylvania

Entered contract (have signed, written document) for work to be done on my home. I paid 50% down. Three days before work was to start, contractor changed his mind.

Contractor mailed back my deposit in form of company check.

If I cash the check, will that affect my ability to sue for breach if another contractor does the job and it is more expensive? I hate to hold on to the check in the event that the firm closes up before this matter is settled...


Asked on 3/19/11, 7:50 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sharmil McKee McKee Law Office

You aren't entitled to the difference between this contractor and another if the second is higher. You don't have a claim for breach of contract. Cash the check and move on.

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Answered on 3/19/11, 8:30 am


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