Legal Question in Business Law in Virginia

Failure to render services

I was served yesterday by a company that provided

artwork for printing. I told them to return zips

my client provided to produce the artwork before

I would pay them. I also told them I was being

overcharged and that their art had serious errors.

They never returned my clients original zips or art and I refused to pay them.Now I'm being sued

in small claims in Virginia. But my company was a

partnership in California and I'm listed but not my partner. I sent a letter to the court in Virgina. What else should I do?


Asked on 11/23/99, 3:45 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Hayes The John Hayes Law Offices

Re: Failure to render services

A letter will not protect you. You must file an answer immediately with the court. No matter the faults with the complaint you must file a proper answer. Once you file an answer then you can defend yourself. If you do not file an answer within the time limit a default judgment will be filed against you and they will automatically win. If you believe that jurisdiction is in California you can file for a change of venue after you file an answer. Jurisdiction can be based on where to contract was to be perfomed, where the defendant lives, and where the contract was signed. So depending on the answers to these questions you and the Plaintiff could have a legal argument for jurisdiction. If you would like help filing an answer and fighting for jurisdiction in California, I can help you do this. I would be happy to speak with you regarding this matter, what you need to do and when you need to do it. I can be reached at 888-563-8529. The call and consultation are free. You at least need to file an answer before the deadline or else this case will become a mess.

Sincerely,

John Hayes,Esq.

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Answered on 11/28/99, 11:34 pm


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