Legal Question in Business Law in West Virginia

Hospitality Law

We are a hotel. We have Direct Bills set up with companys that we bill once per week for their stays. One of our companies will not pay for the charges incurred. What do we do?


Asked on 4/03/03, 1:11 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Thomas Zimmerman Zimmerman Law Office

Re: Hospitality Law

Your question asks for direction. It is not possible to give direction without knowing a lot more information which would come from a review of documents and discussion. Generally speaking, however, you should first look to any contract you may have made, both oral and in writing. It may govern some of the aspects of your situation. If you have provided a service under an agreement, expressed or implied, you are entitled to collect. So much for the obvious. In any collection matter, I almost always make sure that there is full communication. You want to know what is going on, or if the customer just intends to stick you with the bill. If you fail at diplomacy, you can resort to the courts to obtain a judgement. I would not limit the suit to the company, but also include the individuals who received the services. Following judgement, it is necessary to find assets to attach or levy upon. At this stage of collection law, the action you may take is too dependent upon the factual circumstance to give a brief overview. Good luck, you may find a lawyer who will undertake collection of a contingency or modified contingency fee arrangement.

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Answered on 4/03/03, 1:58 pm


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