Delivery Payment Washington D.C. Civil Litigation Victory

Despite repeated invoices and written payment demands, the opposing party delayed payment and asserted internal approval issues as justification for non payment.

The unpaid delivery payment created cash flow strain for the client and threatened ongoing business operations.

After informal negotiations failed, the client determined that formal civil litigation was necessary to enforce contractual rights under District of Columbia law.

District of Columbia courts recognize delivery payment claims where the plaintiff proves the existence of a valid contract, performance of delivery obligations, and the defendant’s failure to pay.

The litigation relied on D.C. Code § 28:2-301 and § 28:2-507, which establish the buyer’s obligation to accept goods and render payment upon delivery.

Statutory interest and litigation costs may also be awarded when payment is unjustifiably withheld.

The defense attempted to shift liability by referencing internal accounting practices and third party payment processing.

However, documentary evidence showed that the defendant directly negotiated pricing, approved delivery schedules, and accepted the goods without objection.

The court evaluated substance over form and rejected attempts to avoid delivery payment responsibility through internal arrangements.

Key evidence included executed contracts, delivery confirmations, invoices, email correspondence, and witness testimony from logistics personnel.

The attorney demonstrated that the defendant continued accepting deliveries even after raising payment objections, undermining claims of contractual dispute.

The Superior Court of the District of Columbia entered judgment ordering payment of approximately $180,000 in unpaid delivery payment amounts, plus statutory interest and court costs.