pay you later (even worse)

[David Ilvedson]

Small claims court.   I've never had to do it, but a letter of intent to that effect will bring the check forthcoming...I believe you send certified letters and keep documentation.   

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA  94044

----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: mccleskey112 at bellsouth.net
To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org>
Received: 4/12/2008 5:36:44 AM
Subject: Re: pay you later (even worse)


>The problem with suing is it cost more to sue then the bill is worth. Most 
>customers know that.
>Gerald
>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: "David Love" <davidlovepianos at comcast.net>
>To: "'Pianotech List'" <pianotech at ptg.org>
>Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 7:29 AM
>Subject: RE: pay you later (even worse)


>> It's not extortion if you threaten to file a civil claim but it is if you
>> threaten to file a criminal claim.  You can say pay me or I'll sue.  But 
>> you
>> can't say pay me or I'll file a criminal complaint and you'll go to jail.
>>
>> David Love
>> davidlovepianos at comcast.net
>> www.davidlovepianos.com
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On 
>> Behalf
>> Of Ron Nossaman
>> Sent: Saturday, 12 April 2008 9:48 AM
>> To: Pianotech List
>> Subject: Re: pay you later (even worse)
>>
>>
>>> Robin Stevens ARPT
>>>
>>> South Australia
>>>
>>> PS I might play the last card I have in my hand with this situation,
>>> here in south Australia we can go to the local court house and issue a
>>> small claim summons for $15. The debtor is mailed a official court
>>> summons document for the amount and the summons cost where it says
>>> unless fully paid in 28 days the debtor will have to appear in court and
>>> explain. I know I won't win...but...she will have to do a 14 hour drive
>>> to appear in the court where the summons was issued...more than one way
>>> to skin a cat ;-))
>>
>> So, does prior notification of the debtor of intent to file,
>> contingent on paying the debt in full, regardless of what's
>> written on her (and your???) copy of the invoice constitute
>> extortion?
>>
>> This could get interesting.
>> Ron N
>>
>>
>>
>>