An action to recover on an open account is one usually based on an implied or oral contract. Ordinarily, it is not necessary to specify all the individual items that make up the account balance due. Some jurisdictions authorize a short form of pleading that allows a copy of the written statement to be attached, specifying only that a certain sum is due the plaintiff from the defendant. This form is a generic example that may be referred to when preparing such a form for your particular state. It is for illustrative purposes only. Local laws should be consulted to determine any specific requirements for such a form in a particular jurisdiction.
A South Carolina Complaint for Amount Due for Work and Labor Done on Open Account Basis — Breach of Oral or Implied Contracts is a legal document filed by a party seeking to recover unpaid amounts for services rendered or work performed, based on an open account agreement or an oral or implied contract. This complaint is typically filed in the court of South Carolina. Keywords: — South Carolina: This refers to the specific jurisdiction where the complaint is filed, indicating that the legal matter is being addressed under South Carolina state laws and regulations. — Complaint: This refers to the formal legal document that outlines the claims and allegations made by the plaintiff seeking relief or compensation. — Amount Due: This refers to the outstanding balance or unpaid amount for work and labor that the plaintiff claims is owed to them. — Work and Labor: This generally encompasses services rendered, tasks performed, or work completed by the plaintiff for which they are seeking payment. — Open Account Basis: This indicates that the parties involved have an ongoing business relationship where the plaintiff provides services or goods to the defendant, and the defendant is expected to pay for these on an open account arrangement, usually on a regular basis. — Breach: This term refers to the failure or violation of a legal obligation or agreement. In this case, the breach could be the defendant's failure to pay the amount due within the agreed-upon or reasonable time frame. — Oral or Implied Contracts: This indicates that the agreement between the parties may not have been documented in writing but can still form a legally binding contract based on the actions and conduct of both parties. This includes situations where the terms of the agreement may have been discussed verbally or implied from the parties' behavior or actions. Different types or variations of a South Carolina Complaint for Amount Due for Work and Labor Done on Open Account Basis — Breach of Oral or Implied Contracts may include: 1. Complaint for Amount Due on Open Account Basis — Breach of Oral Contract: This variation of the complaint specifically highlights that the breach of contract is based on an oral agreement between the parties. 2. Complaint for Amount Due for Work and Labor Done — Breach of Implied Contract: This type of complaint emphasizes that the breach of contract is based on an implied agreement between the parties, which may arise from their actions or conduct indicating a mutual understanding or agreement. 3. Complaint for Amount Due for Work and Labor Done on Open Account Basis — Breach of Written Contract: Although the primary focus of the original complaint is on oral or implied contracts, this variation emphasizes that the breach occurred in a written agreement where the amount due has not been paid. 4. Third-Party Complaint for Amount Due for Work and Labor Done on Open Account Basis — Breach of Oral or Implied Contracts: In certain situations, a third-party complaint may be filed if someone other than the plaintiff has a legal interest in the amount due. This could occur, for example, if a subcontractor files a complaint against a contractor's client because the contractor has failed to pay the subcontractor for their work and labor.
