Access Virginia
Contract Default
Legal advice on arbitration requirements or can I bypass and file small claims
Posted October 21, 2024
Background & Context
A contract for videography services at the nonprofit's 10-year anniversary gala was defaulted on. The product delivered was not what was contracted for. The fee to produce the video was paid and the contract was no followed. A refund request was made and it was denied. There were several items defaulted on to include timing for delivery, product was not what was agreed upon and no response to request for arbitration, etc.
Immediate Problem
Advise on whether the nonprofit can file a small claims case instead of arbitration since the award sought is $1,000, which is less than the filing fee for arbitration.
Work & Deliverables
Advise on whether the nonprofit can file a small claims instead of arbitration as called for in the contract if award sought falls within small claims amount
Preparation Phase
- Be in receipt of the contract
- Be in receipt of the video
- Be in receipt of correspondence between parties
Collaboration Phase
- Review paperwork if necessary or just provide answer to the question
Wrap Up
- I would like a clear answer to the question of arbitration v small claims court
Access Virginia
Access Virginia was created to provide open captioning and audio description at live theatrical performances so that Deaf/Hard of Hearing and Blind/Visually Impaired persons could attend show performances and experience the pleasure of live entertainment at public facilities and to ensure that no individual with these disabilities is denied access or treated differently than other individuals because of absence of necessary accommodations.
Access Virginia
Access Virginia was created to provide open captioning and audio description at live theatrical performances so that Deaf/Hard of Hearing and Blind/Visually Impaired persons could attend show performances and experience the pleasure of live entertainment at public facilities and to ensure that no individual with these disabilities is denied access or treated differently than other individuals because of absence of necessary accommodations.