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What to do client is not paying my payment as per contract


30-Jun-2023 (In Recovery Law)
Hi Iam a digital producer who is working on clients show where I am producing a video for him. As per the contract: - 20 percent of payment will be made on delivery of the First version of the video - 30 percent of payment will be made on delivery of Final version of Video The first payment has been made as the first version had been delivered....and now the final version has also been delivered but the client is not paying and is arguing that final version implies unlimited versions until they are happy with the video. However final version from my side means that it is the final version... Hence two versions in total. Should I have written Second and Final Cut instead of just writing final version... Does final version not imply second version? If anyone could shed some light on the matter would be really helpful? Thank you
Answers (3)

Answer #1
795 votes
YOU should file "Suit for Recovery" against the client as he cannot drag on from paying the rest of your due money on the false pretext that he should be happy with the final version. Does the client had stated you earlier I written that final payment will only be made when he shall be "happy" regarding that video. If not than he is only making false excuses. You can also issue a legal notice before filing of the recovery case in court and demand that your due payment should be done within 15 or 10 days from the receipt of the legal notice or else you will file case for Recovery in court.
Answer #2
586 votes
Yes u can approach to the court for the recovery of money against the person and drag them to perform the contractual obligation. Or file a case for specific performance of contact if there is any contract between the parties
Answer #3
628 votes
as per my understanding final means final so if you have written final version it in itself suggest full nd final. your client is just trying to act smart and harassing you by taking undue advantage of his position. you must take a legal action against him by sending him a legal notice and ask for your full payments. for further assistance contact me

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