Ask a solicitor: Farming customer hasn't paid my invoice

It is imperative to keep a copy of all invoices sent to all customers, which sets out the date, the amount owed, and details of the purchase or services, advises rural solicitor Stephen Coppinger.

It is imperative to keep a copy of all invoices sent to all customers, which sets out the date, the amount owed, and details of the purchase or services, advises rural solicitor Stephen Coppinger.

Dear Stephen, 

I am a farmer but I also operate a contracting business. I sometimes sell machinery and have a number of regular customers.