I had a web design contract go bad, where we were given a small deposit to start and there were so many difficulties in them adding work and all kinds of stuff that I ultimately dropped the project. Now the guy says I have to finish it or he's suing for some crazy amount claiming business costs and all that. Ultimately, he kept the site that I built and everything so at most, can't he only get me for the deposit he put up?
The site was near completion before this all happened, and my partner dropped the ball and didn't help me with any of it. He was friends with the client so convieniently, he's been left out of the attack. Is that even possible and what should I do?
I was told that since our roles were not outlined in the contract, my partner and I were both responsible for 50% each. Is that true and if this were to all go down, would I not have a case against my former partner for conspiring against me with the client?
2007-12-06 10:37:16 · 1 answers · asked by Flashman 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
If you have a partner, the client could sue either one of you for the entire amount. Then it it would be up to the partner who lost the suit, to recover from the other partner for his share of the loss. It sounds like you need some legal advice. This threat of a lawsuit may be an empty bluff, but you need an attorney to advise you. It would cost the plaintive legal fees to start the suit. Meanwhile, it is important not to discuss this matter with anyone, especially your partner. You may be involved in a scam. Without knowing the details, it is difficult to know.
2007-12-06 12:10:06 · answer #1 · answered by Bibs 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋