Legal Question in Employment Law in Texas
I asked a guy, at a private residence, if he'd like my business to blacktop the house's driveway (approx. 200 feet long). He said yes. After I completed my job, the actual owner of the house drove in and said the guy I originally spoke with did not have permission to let us work on the driveway because it was not his property or home. The owner refuses to pay a cent. The costs was $3300. Nothing was signed unfortunately, just a handshake deal (with the non owner). What can I do? Do I have a case?
Asked on 4/28/14, 2:15 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
You have an agreement with whoever this other guy was for work you performed. That's who has to pay you, except the owner of the house may have a claim against you for the work you performed if it decreased the value of the property.
Answered on 5/25/14, 10:27 am