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Yes it is. You might end up gettting a law suit filed against you for breach of contract. You should file a civil lawsuit against the contractor in order to be released from any financial obligation related to the contract.
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Is it illegal to stop payment on a check in the state of Michigan?
It Depends: 1. Yes it is Illegal if - you owe someone money and used the check to pay them for that. If you issue a stop payment the check will not be paid and the person to whom you issued this check can legally sue you for that 2. No it is not Illegal if - you have lost the check and want to ensure that whoever finds it cannot cash it without your approval
Is it legal to make a stop payment to a check?
It depends: 1. Yes it is Illegal if - you owe someone money and used the check to pay them for that. If you issue a stop payment the check will not be paid and the person to whom you issued this check can legally sue you for that 2. No it is not Illegal if - you have lost the check and want to ensure that whoever finds it cannot cash it without your approval
Stop payment on check to mechanic shop?
THis ain't no question.... why would you stop payment on a check anyway
Can you put a stop payment on a check after it is cashed?
No. A stop payment can be issued only before the check payment is made by the bank. If you try a stop payment after the bank has paid for the check, the bank wont accept it because the stop payment instruction is useless now and cannot be executed.
Can you stop payment on a cashiers check?
Being able to place a stop payment on a cashier's check depends on the bank. If the cashier's check has been lost or stolen the bank may place a stop payment on it.
Is stop payment check a fraud?
if you stop payment because the funds are not available then yes it is.
How long do you have to wait to stop payment on a check that has not been cashed?
you can place a stop payment on a check right after you write the check if you want to pay the fee
Who can stop payment of a cheque?
The person who issued the cheque can issue the stop payment on the cheque. As long as the check isn't submitted for payment yet, you can issue the stop payment request. But, if the check is already paid the bank will not accept the stop payment. A point to note is that, the person to whom you gave the check can prosecute you legally for doing so because he wont get paid for the check
Can you stop payment on any check?
As long as the check isn't submitted for payment yet, you can issue the stop payment request. But, if the check is already paid the bank will not accept the stop payment. A point to note is that, the person to whom you gave the check can prosecute you legally for doing so because he wont get paid for the check.
What is the law on stop payment on a check?
In the United States, a stop payment on a check is a request made by the account holder to their bank to not honor a specific check that has been issued. The account holder typically needs to provide specific information about the check, such as the check number and the amount. Stop payment orders are usually subject to a fee and must be made within a specific timeframe before the check is cashed.
Why would you ask for a stop payment on a check?
So you can stop a check with money on it that you lost.
Can you stop a good for payment cheque?
No. A good for payment is automatically paid to the beneficiary upon the maturity of the check. A bank undertakes the responsibility that it will not stop the payment of the check under any circumstances.
