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What Do I Do When a Customer Won't Pay?
Collections · 5 min read· Three state versions
The answer depends on the state where your dispute sits. Choose your state to read this guide under its law.
Where Is Your Dispute?
Alabama
Six years on written contracts, from the breach (Ala. Code § 6-2-34)
Read the Alabama guide
Georgia
Six years on written contracts, from the breach (O.C.G.A. § 9-3-24)
Read the Georgia guide
South Carolina
Three years on written contracts, from when the breach was or should have been discovered (S.C. Code § 15-3-530)
Read the South Carolina guideThese guides are provided for general educational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. State law and its application depend on the specific facts of your situation and can change over time. For advice about your matter, speak with an attorney licensed in your state.