My question involves collection proceedings in the State of: New York
I signed a contract with a company called College pro painters who hire students to manage painting companies. While going through the contract i was mislead about some of the details around the wording and after doing some research i realized there was a chance that i could a lot loose a lot more money than i could make. Less than a week after i signed the contract I told them I was quitting.
The contract says says "If termination occurs during the period up to but not including the first training session, damages of $750.00, which the parties acknowledge is a genuine pre-estimate of the damages College Pro will suffer as a result of the Franchisee’s repudiation of the Franchise Agreement"
When I asked for proof or records of the damages they incurred during the few days I was registered with them they lead me in circles saying that they don't need proof because it's an estimate. Then I'd say so there is no proof? and they'd say they personally don't know and I should talk to so and so. I can't get a straight answer from anyone whether there is proof of damages. They wont say no or yes.
Are they required to show proof according to what the contract says? If I refuse to pay until they show proof and it goes to court would i have a good chance?
I've attached what the contract says exactly (middle section)
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