Seeing as some people are starting to talk about things going wrong to the extent of looking at legal recourse I thought I'd see if anyone here has had to go that route...

So, have you ever had a client or supplier who hasn't done the right thing and how did you deal with it?

Hopefully this will give some foresight into how you can deal with situations that don't necessarily have to end with words like "Sue your ass", etc...



For my own 2penneth worth when I was starting out we had a client who reneged on a contract, stupidly we only had it verbally but later thanks to one of the client partners own lack of foresight (or dishonesty) we did get something on paper. After 6 months of non payment and "threats" to take them to court we actually found out about the small claims system and took the case to court.

Notice was served which so wrong footed them they didn't even respond to try and defend it. Within 5 days we had most of the money owed. It covered most of our loss and we left it at that but a valuable bunch of lessons were learned.
1. Always have a contract in writing
2. Only ever threaten to do something if you mean it
3. Never threaten something you can't or won't do
4. Always honour the threat

Snail-
This is a great topic. The only instance I've had where I didn't just let it go happened this morning...so I don't know how it will turn out. Even though I threatened, I probably won't sue over $200, but those are the threats you make in the heat of the moment, that later don't make so much sense. Your 4 points above are very well taken, and I think I'll make it my rule. But I'll add a number 5, which is ALWAYS secure a credit card up front!

Originally posted by sbrad
Snail-
This is a great topic. The only instance I've had where I didn't just let it go happened this morning...so I don't know how it will turn out. Even though I threatened, I probably won't sue over $200, but those are the threats you make in the heat of the moment, that later don't make so much sense. Your 4 points above are very well taken, and I think I'll make it my rule. But I'll add a number 5, which is ALWAYS secure a credit card up front!

You'll laugh I got points 2, 3 and 4 from the work I did and still occassionally do with kids... In many ways the parrallels in the business world are very appropriate :D :D

Thanks for the appreciation though... :)

Do you know of a site with more details? I know in SCC, that if the other party does not act they automaticly loose(pretty sure thats right). How is it done if it is out of state?

Originally posted by WebSnail.net
You'll laugh I got points 2, 3 and 4 from the work I did and still occassionally do with kids... In many ways the parrallels in the business world are very

I don't too many people would argue that would have to be the Quote Of The Day. :)

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Originally posted by akashik
Your prize? A free SirCam Worm. I'm sure it'll be arriving in your e-mail shortly - gawd knows everyhone else is getting it Blimey must have won the jackpot... even got the prize in advance...

Know what you mean though. :bawling: