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My favorite response in small claims court by the lady I was suing was, “Your honor, he even threatened to take me to court!”
Here’s a good one. I’ve lived a dual life as a semi pro musician for as long as I’ve surveyed. Night career/day career. Also lived in same small rural county and know everyone. My to my delight I get a great topo right next to a 3 day “festival type” gig where I can be at both places when needed in an efficient manner. Had solid contract for survey. As is normal the survey was a real head beater. Boundary puzzle solved . Topo in thick trees accomplished. Send bill. Nothing. Again and again. Calls. Finally the client answers and explains that his partner decided NOT to develop and they didn’t need survey. No budge. Tough. I file a small claims. This really offended client but we settled out of court for 50% (have an insult better than whole insult). Client a few months later becomes owner of 3 venues where I have played 100s of gigs over 20 years. I get blacklisted. Mysterious cancelations aimed at me affect several of my bands and Innocent band mates. I am now causing strained relations. I literally have to stop my playing in this town and there are still a few bandmates that don’t understand why. Ugly smeared all over. Even the few wins I’ve had in collections were not really worth the time and never worth the small town blakballing! And I’m only talking about good work and solid contracts!
Here’s a good one. I’ve lived a dual life as a semi pro musician for as long as I’ve surveyed. Night career/day career. Also lived in same small rural county and know everyone. to my delight I get a great topo right next to a 3 day “festival type” gig where I can be at both places when needed in an efficient manner and the client was also involved with the next door gigs.. Had solid contract for survey. As is normal the survey was a real head beater. Boundary puzzle solved . Topo in thick trees accomplished. Send bill. Nothing. Again and again. Calls. Finally the client answers and explains that his partner decided NOT to develop and they didn’t need survey. No budge. Tough. I file a small claims. This really offended client but we settled out of court for 50% (have an insult better than whole insult). Client a few months later becomes owner of 3 venues where I have played 100s of gigs over 20 years. I get blacklisted. Mysterious cancelations aimed at me affect several of my bands and Innocent band mates. I am now causing strained relations. I literally have to stop my playing in this town and there are still a few bandmates that don’t understand why. Ugly smeared all over. Even the few wins I’ve had in collections were not really worth the time and never worth the small town blakballing! And I’m only talking about good work and solid contracts!
And a dual poster, too!
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