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how can i recover what is owed to me?

i did a construction project for a homeowner in Pipestone MN. this job was thru a referal from another of my customers. this job had a cost to the owner of approximately $14,000. They paid the first portion, but when the second portion and final payment were due she stopped payment on the check , then proceeded to drag me thru the courts and even had judge judy contact me. due to all of her antics the 120 day limit has long passed to file a mechanics lein on this womans property. the courts found in my favor with the case she tried to bring against me. I am still owed APPROX $8,000.00 On this project for labor and materials, and would like to tack on a 10% monthly fee for nonpayment and also the cost of going to court. for a total of about $20,000. what avenue can i take to get paid for my services from this woman. I have all contracts and rulings from the courts on hand. please help

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Jun 21, 2022

This is a complicated set of facts. You’re also asking several different questions each of which requires further legal inquiry and analysis before answering. It would have been better had you contacted an attorney earlier, before your lien rights expired and before you went to court. Because your email says you’ve already gone to court and obtained a judgment, you are limited as to additional money you may be able to add to the judgment (probably cannot collect a 10% monthly fee for non-payment or the cost of going to court).

I encourage you to contact an attorney familiar with business and construction law for owner-operated contractors. Our firm provides services statewide and only represents owner-operated contractors. Our attorneys worked in the construction industry before joining the firm, so we know your business and how to best help you recover in this situation and avoid getting into these situations in the first place. Give us a call.

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