Q: I am currently fighting for forfeiture of land contract I have to miss now 3 days of work can I ask for loss wages
I am going back court this week they owe 39000 in back payments, taxes and late fees. The judge initially is questioning why a 90 late fee is assessed if they are more than 15 days late although it is in contract. What is a good rebuttal for this. Can I charge for my loss wages
A: You generally cannot charge for wage loss due to court attendance. As to the fee issue: just because it's in the contract does not mean the judge may find it appropriate. As a general proposition, late fees must be reasonable, considering your costs / damages for late payment. They are not to be punitive. So your answer to the judge may be along the line of what further costs / damages do you have at the 90 day mark versus the 15 day mark? But if they owe $39,000, and you just want forfeiture, why quibble about late fees?
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