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TIL about small Claims Court for Payment: Pennsylvania

Started by brief_encounter_26 · Nov 21, 2024 · 1,627 views · 4 replies
For informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction. Consult a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation.
BE
brief_encounter_26 OP

Has anyone dealt with something like this in Pennsylvania? I'm not sure what my options are.

ACH payment reversed after goods shipped. I've been dealing with this for about 10 months now and the situation isn't improving.

The amount being held/disputed is approximately $25,747. I have tried contacting their legal department 9 times with no resolution.

What are the risks if I pursue this? What's the likely timeline?

JC
jchen92_13

I think half the threads here are about this exact issue.

I ended up hiring an attorney to send the initial letter, which cost about $2-4 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

EM
EmploymentLawyerS_21

NAL, but from what I've read, you should check your state's specific laws. But don't just take my word for it, get real legal advice.

TT
too_tired_for_this_34

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

BDI
PrivacyOfficer_1

Statute of limitations warning: I almost missed the deadline to file my claim. In most states, the clock starts ticking from when the violation occurred OR when you discovered it (the discovery rule). Don't assume you have unlimited time — check your state's SOL for your specific type of claim.