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Kyle1214
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What is the name of your state? Illinois
I am so confused!!! I just had my small claims court appearance, and my main piece of evidence, a letter from the defendant, was not considered a contract by the judge! To make a long story short, I hired him to work for me (photographer), paid him, then cancelled. I was offered a $1,000 credit via his letter, and also a refund check for $305. Well when I went to collect, he wouldn't give the credit, saying someone else had used it. (my ex-fiance, even though the letter was written to me.)
I had spoke with 4 lawyers, all of them telling me that this letter was a contract, but the judge said today is wasn't! Who is right? Am I just out of luck? Does he not have to live up to his offer in the letter?
HELP
I am so confused!!! I just had my small claims court appearance, and my main piece of evidence, a letter from the defendant, was not considered a contract by the judge! To make a long story short, I hired him to work for me (photographer), paid him, then cancelled. I was offered a $1,000 credit via his letter, and also a refund check for $305. Well when I went to collect, he wouldn't give the credit, saying someone else had used it. (my ex-fiance, even though the letter was written to me.)
I had spoke with 4 lawyers, all of them telling me that this letter was a contract, but the judge said today is wasn't! Who is right? Am I just out of luck? Does he not have to live up to his offer in the letter?
HELP