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  • Hopefully you had written contracts with both parties. Who ordered the cabinets you or your customer and what was his agreement on getting them made? You can sue her for your money and also the cabinet maker if he violated the contract you had with him. If she ordered the cabinets from the cabinet maker then she needs to withhold his money if he is in violation of a contract. If no time limit was given then she does not have a case unless it is determined you were to the point of not taking a industry accepted of ime to get the work done. Mr Bill
  • I agree! To bad a written contract was not put into place with the cabinet maker. If you go to court that will be the stickler no contract. Oral contracts are basically worthless in a dispute. You may have to go after the cabinet maker. Mr Bill
  • Unless you can get your money voluntarily, you will have to take her to small claims court or civil court depending on the amount due you. Your contract or invoices will tell the story if you or her defaulted on the agreement. All judges will review completion or construction timeline excuses for how they impacted delaying the full contractual agreement and reasonableness for why it took the job took longer. They will also consider if pecuniary damages exist for inconveniences or personal hardships. The main point for you is proving that you, did not personally impact why the job was not completed on time and why it was completed later than promised. Her feelings will be considered and arbitrated once the court determines who was at fault, and what reasonable settlement can be reached. I see this as a win-win scenario for both parties with you getting full payment if the cabinet maker is found at fault minus a lesser amount for a minor inconvenience to your customer. It's worth taking to court buddy. But have all your records in order.
  • You can file a construction lien. If work is done or materials provided for a job, a contractor has the right to put a lien on the owners property for non payment.

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