Tulsa, OK asked in Contracts, Business Law, Civil Litigation and Construction Law for Louisiana

Q: I received a deposit of 52000 dollars on a 71000 Dollar project and I only used 22000 of it and the rest was Used

To cover labor and things for 3 other prior jobs I had to complete to get to the job at hand and now they are taking me to court

1 Lawyer Answer
Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
Answered
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • Licensed in Louisiana

A: Please consult with a lawyer about the specifics of your case. Also, if you have been sued and served with paperwork, please know that you have a limited period of time in which to file an Answer (respond to the lawsuit) so please make sure you do so within that time period.

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