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If the cheque go bounce do I have right to sue ?

I am planning to accept a payment by cheque,If the cheque got bounce ,I am i able to sue the person who had given this cheque?

Update:

*got

Update 2:

It would be great if an Indian answered the question,Because my customer is an Indian citizen.

Update 3:

Maqe : I asked him for fund transfer,But he told he will happy if i accept cheque

Update 4:

I am offering service based things,Upon receiving the cheque I should be handing over the project....If the cheque got bounce I am F@ucked up and probably i won't find him again

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  • Anonymous
    5 years ago
    Favourite answer

    Possibly, but wouldn't it make more sense to wait until the cheque clears before providing the goods or services? This is what virtually every company that accepts non-guaranteed cheques does.

  • ?
    Lv 6
    5 years ago

    You are allowed to sue anyone, any time, for any reason. Make it clear that you will require a $20 fee in addition to the amount of the check should the check bounce. Have the person giving you the check sign an agreement to that stipulation. Then you will have evidence to take to small claims court.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    If a person does not have the funds to cover the check, what makes you believe that suing them is going to be worthwhile. In most countries, it is against the law to write a check that you do not have the funds to cover. Probably the quickest way to get your money is to file a complaint at your local police station.Like others have pointed out however, you should ask for payment in cash or a certified bank check to avoid all this hassle.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Yes. You don't need a 'right' to sue. It's a careful judgement made based on the outlay and the strength of the case.

  • 5 years ago

    First, you give them a chance to make it right by paying in cash, plus a fee to cover your own bounced check costs. If they refuse, then you sue.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Yes, but do what any sane person would do and demand cash money order or cashiers check.

    Other than that, hold the property until the check clears your bank and do not overdraw your account because you think the check is good.

  • gerald
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    if you can beat the bank suing you for a dud cheque its capitalism mate first in first served they don't need a judge you do

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