Q: I was hired after an agreed estimate and the customer stopped work half way through owing half the job balance?
They paid half the balance up front and still ask for money after stopping the project. I have money out relying on the other half of the balance what are my rights?
A: There really isn't enough information here to answer your question. Do you have a written contract with the customer? If so, what does it say about work stoppages, cancellation, etc? If not, did you discuss the fact that money would be laid out to purchase materials with customer? Did you have any discussions regarding what could happen if you could not complete the work or if the customer no longer wanted the work complete etc?
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