Legal Question in Business Law in Rhode Island

Yes, you do have a legal right to a return of the money you paid by mistake.

Consider this:

A. Write a polite letter to the person enclosing copies of both checks (if you have them) and asking that he or she return the payment made in error.

B. If no response within 14 days, send a follow-up asking for a response within 7 days, "as otherwise you will leave me no alternative but to take further action."

C. If no response within 7, and the amount is less than $2,500, file a small claims suit.

Best,

Scott

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Scott J. Summer, Esq.

Staff General Counsel

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