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Is there a way to file myself? - Getting sick of excuses

Posted: Sep 23, 2010

I have not been paid by a person for some transcription work I have done for her in May and June. She owes me $500. It would cost that much to get a lawyer and court costs and such. Is there a way that I can go forward with legal action on my own against her?

File in small claims. No need for attorney. - Send one final demand

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for payment, return receipt requested. Give her 10 days to pay up. If that doesn't get her attention, go down and file in small claims. Of course, this is assuming you're an IC. You'll only need to pay the filing fee which is minimal, but include that in your judgment demand. Good luck.

Thank you - sick of excuses

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Thanks for the information. She told me she would have a tracking number for me monday when she gets home from a funeral, her latest excuse. If I do not hear from her on Monday, I will do as you say and give her 10 days.

RE: Sick of excuses - You also need to

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Report this person to the Department of Labor in your area and her area, as well as claim any attorney fees you already paid for consults in your judgment and interest for not being paid timely.

I would also report to BBB so others can read what she has done to you.

I would let her know in your letter that you have filed complaint with Department of Labor and BBB so that she knows you mean business!

Is this person in a different county/state from you? - MW

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Hope she's down the road from you -- if not, just as an FYI, here's an article to help you start your research and understanding of proceeding with such a law suit if this person is indeed not a resident of your state/county. Good luck to you.

http://www.ehow.com/how_2040759_file-out-state-small-claims.html

yes. sm mess - busybee

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Yes you can. You can also add on the court fees/server fees etc., but there's no guarantee that you will get paid even when you win your small claims case.

I sent the appropriate notices, filed in MY county courthouse (you can do this unless you have a contract that specifies otherwise), had her served and I won the small claims case. Now I'm trying to collect.

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