unsigned cheque

angmange

i sold a 2yr old dog and when the buyer left the house we noticed cheque was unsigned, it was too late he had gone, we have attempted to get another cheque or bank transfer or cash but he keeps promising payment, are we allowed to go and get the dog back, we signed over all kc papers and microchip, we still have the unsigned cheque, is this illegal and what can we do? thanks

Browntoa

if they won't pay up then moneyclaim

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/ManagingDebt/Makingacourtclaimformoney/DG_195688

newbie1980

angmange wrote: »

i sold a 2yr old dog and when the buyer left the house we noticed cheque was unsigned, it was too late he had gone, we have attempted to get another cheque or bank transfer or cash but he keeps promising payment, are we allowed to go and get the dog back, we signed over all kc papers and microchip, we still have the unsigned cheque, is this illegal and what can we do? thanks

i would write a letter (sent recorded signed for) saying that if payment isnt sorted with 7 days court action will be actioned for the money owed,

im sure someone will tell you exactly what u need to put in the letter

withabix

Are you SURE there isn't a squiggle in the signature space?

On a totally unrelated subject:

Cheques are rarely checked against the specimen signature.

aldredd

^^ which is all very well (not to mention illegal) but should the cheque bounce, it's not going to be easy to take them to court and used a cheque with a forged signature as evidence.

visidigi

....that and the provider could say to the bank that the cheque was not signed and therefore the op gets done for fraud as well as no money for the dog.

I would start by doing a letter before action....then follow it up with the money claim...

whispony

Contact KC they at least might be able to put a stop on the transfer. Sorry, I know it doesn't help with the cheque.

McKneff

If your quite happy to travel and get the dog back, just travel with the cheque and get it signed.

mattyprice4004

You're brave if you give goods to someone with an uncleared cheque in return. I always make sure any cheques have cleared before releasing goods, I'd probably do this in future.

somethingcorporate

mattyprice4004 wrote: »

You're brave if you give goods to someone with an uncleared cheque in return. I always make sure any cheques have cleared before releasing goods, I'd probably do this in future.

You've been too nice there, they haven't been brave they have been very foolish.