Hey Guys,
I realize that a moto message board isn't the place to seek legal advice. I know that some of you are in construction and have dealt with a deadbeat sub before, so I'm seeking some direction on my situation.
I entered into a contract (poorly written by them and shame on me for accepting) with a contractor for a total of $10,000 of work. We broke it out into 4 draws, with defined milestones before payment was made. The work was being done about an hour away from where I live, so I wasn't able to be there the entire time to babysit adults. Their work was slow, but it was getting done.
Everything was paid up through 3 draws, with the 4th to be when all work was finished. He said he needed to get paid to pay his guys and keep them going (this should have been a red light), so I cut a check for a good portion of the 4th draw, but not all, and then as you can imagine, he disappeared.
There was a lot of work that was left unfinished and half assed, like most of them guys do. It's disappointing that people do business like that, and it's even more disapppointing that I gave this guy a dollar.
Anyway - I'm putting a civil warrant together to be served. The business was an LLC, with the only member being the name of this guys wife. I also learned that they dissolved the LLC 1 week after I gave the last check. I'm guessing that I have to have the sheriff serve this guy's wife and the business? Does anyone have any experience in this area and know my best route to proceed? Can I serve the wife directly for being the managing member of the business?
Thanks for any help and advice,
Jay