Steve Harvey Is My Friend

 We appreciate you giving us a chance to discuss our case. We placed an order for some goods from [Local Company Here]  Company back in January, 2019 and the terms of the sales contract requires we to pay 50% of the total cost of the ordered goods before delivery and the balance after we have received the same goods. However, after we made the 50% initial deposit, we did not receive any goods as required. The goods ought to be delivered in February, 2019. More time was given to them to deliver the goods which they were still unable to meet with. Hence, we requested for a refund.

We have made several efforts to have them refund the initial deposit, but to no avail. We have therefore decided to resort to legal means since there is an existing agreement prior to the transaction. Find below details of the supplier for your conflict check.

[Local Company Here]  

We have suffered so much loss as a result of this failed transaction and we are ready to proceed with litigation if the need should arise. Let us know the best way to have this issue tackled and we will comply as long as we get results. Furthermore , we have concerns and would like you to respond in detail in your reply.

Are they any foibles you see in this case? If litigation is involved, the distance gives us some concern with regards to court appearances. How can this be handled?
How much is your legal fee? Do you charge on an hourly basis or contingency? What should we expect from you? Any guarantees? Please advise on your assessment of this case. A quick response will be appreciated.

Regards,
STEVE HARVEY
+ 44(7) 868 701 851
IRAS CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC   

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25 MINUTES LATER

Thank you for your response. Attached is a copy of the sales contract, payment receipt for the deposit and our email correspondence with Fastenal Company with regards to this transaction.

Following our request for a refund, they appealed to set-up payment in 2 installments within a month interval of which the first installment was paid on the 1st of May, 2019 in the amount of $497,500.00 after so much reminder and threat of involving a lawyer (payment receipt attached also). The balance was due in June, 2019 and since then, all our efforts to have them remit funds proved abortive. Detailed are all contained in our attached correspondence with Fastenal Company.

In summary;
Total amount of goods ordered: $2,540,891.00
Initial deposit made to Fastenal Company: (i.e. 50% of the total amount): $1,270,445.00
Amount refunded (on the 1st of May, 2019): $497,500.00
Balance amount due to IRAS CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC: $772,945.00

Prior to retaining you, please forward a copy of your retainer agreement for our review and signature. We wait to hear from you. I will give your firm a call at my earliest convenience.

Regards,
Steve Harvey

+ 44(7) 868 701 851
IRAS CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC