>Ah....but if he does not pay for the work in full, he, the client in this case, is in breach of contract.
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>>>Great Idea James !
>>>Thanks for the suggestion.
>>>This never happened to me before so I wasn't sure how to prooceed.
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>>>Thanks again !
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>>Actually, unless you signed something that explictly stated you gave him the copyright you should still own. If you were an employee (W-2 type), then he would own the copyright, but a sub must sign it away.
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>>Also, check before you go to small claims, some limit the dollar amount you can recover. I think I heard $2500.00 so you might lose $500.00. Of course, this is probably offset by the more than $500.00 you would pay a lawyer in regular court.
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>>Another item might be to contact anybody you know who is a lawyer and have them send a letter stating your intention to sue unless you receive payment. It should also state that you own the copyright to any code developed and that he cannot sell or distribute the work you have performed. This may cost $50-100 but could resolve the issue and save some time.
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>>Good luck!!!

Yes he is. Now the catch is proving their is a contract.