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You could file a civil suit for breach of contract.

Added: AND - - if you believe that you can prove that he never intended to erect your fence, in addition to the civil suit for breach of contract, he can be charged criminally for Fraud, or False Pretenses.

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Q: How do you take legal action against a contractor who was paid up front and never did the work?
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