PianoSvFla@AOL.COM wrote: > I have found that people who threaten usually don't follow through with it. > If she has a strong case she will simply serve you a subpoena. > If she insists on discussing her piano with you then she is negotiating, > that's good. Do not speak about the damage and who's fault it is. Listen to > her quietly and simple offer her the scenario of "How would she like this > conversation to end?" If her terms are acceptable to keep you out of court > such as returning the tuning fee, since SHE is suggesting it agree. Send her > a check and in the memo part write "Payment in full." This will put a close > to further payment and keep her from coming back and requesting more money. > Seek the advise of an attorney to discuss your situation, most of them give > you the first 15 minutes for free. Also what I have said applies to Florida, > some of the laws maybe slightly different in your state. > In the future you might also discuss ways of protecting yourself, such as > waivers, incorporating etc... > > Good luck, > > Ed MAshburn,RPT > Piano Services of Florida, Inc. > This talk of lawyers, subpoenas and suits is absurd. The most that could possibly be at stake is the value of the piano, which is not more than a couple hundred. How many lawyers work for minimum wage? Paul S. Larudee, RPT Richmond, CA
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