I have this client that performed a service for an individual and has not been paid. Unfortunately, both the client and the dead beat who has not paid are friends of mine. I took the client's case because it is such a good case, he has deep pockets and he has genuinely been wronged. Here's the issue: I cannot lien the work and really don't want to have to file suit.

What is the best way of collecting this debt?

I learned a long time ago, do not mix business and friendship. Mr. Scotty does not agree, and therefore he has had some dicey moments. To be continued at the next GEBB party which may be at our house in the late spring/early summer.

Yep, you're right Scotty. I should just come right out with it. Friendship or no friendship, business is business.

Clamato Jr. performed a brave and friendly task by blowing Fish....errr Fish's driveway. He did so without a retainer and now is left without compensation. Fish, your drive was blown....now pay the kid! If not, all remedies in both law and equity will be exhausted. (TWSS)

Maturity, although not the most exciting thing I have experienced brings wisdom. **** happens!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You know what I said. It begins with s and ends with t!!!!!!!

btw I have an agreement with a non friend snow removal service. It works for me. This person is not a friend or client of Mr Scotty's.

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Originally posted by GE Fan:
Yep, you're right Scotty. I should just come right out with it. Friendship or no friendship, business is business.

Clamato Jr. performed a brave and friendly task by blowing Fish....errr Fish's driveway. He did so without a retainer and now is left without compensation. Fish, your drive was blown....now pay the kid! If not, all remedies in both law and equity will be exhausted. (TWSS)

So the defendant has enough money to go to Mexico, but won't pony up and pay the plantiff? There a rich black market for copper right now-Time to take out some copper gutters!

Below me.
Then sue me.
I just found out a few days ago that Mr. Lane did NOT do the driveway himself as he previously said he did. I wasn't going to pay him as I expect he would refuse. We did agree on other compensation. It was not until I called him a few days ago that he confessed that the younger, better looking, more talented, Japanese wannabe actually did the work. I'll confess to forgetting to put some money in the mail this week.

I can't believe that SOB told you I didn't pay his kid. I'm waiting for his invoice and a waiver of your lien on the file.

Fish I hope you settle up soon or Clam's son could have another one of his "accidents" when he can't produce the money.

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Originally posted by Fish:
Japanese wannabe actually did the work.

LOL!!!!

I just listened to your voicenote.....ROTFLMAO!!!!

That could qualify as hate-mail in most jurisdictions.

I think the conversation went like this;

Me: "I chumped Fish into thinking that I did him a favor so he would give my neighbors and wife a couple of paddle lessons when in reality (insert name of oldest child here) did 80% of the work. He did the work because he thought he might get paid. I told him he needs to consider it community service and could use that on his U of I application."

You: "I think I'll post that Fish stiffed your kid."

Me: "That would be inaccurate and unkind. Fish, unlike you, is a gentleman. He would offer his pregnant wife a stool to sit on rather than making her stand at a party for hours on end."

The unfortunate part about the whole thing is that it snowed even more before you were able to get back to see the genius job I had done. Did I say I did the work again? I meant that my kid had done. The really nice and touching part of this story is that I was kind enough to go back and take your garbage out on Sunday night. That's the sign of a really nice person. To be honest, I only did it because I wanted to see just how much fun it is to perform mundane tasks in the rich part of town.

I don't remember it that way.

This is the way I remember it.

Wife of other person: "Oh, I know who Fish is, he's the guy that circulated the petition."

GE Fan: "Fish is an awesome guy. One of the best. In fact, my favorite person."

Clamato: "No he isn't, he sucks. He stiffed my kid."

Clamato's kid: [Shakes head. Makes no noise. Raises middle finger and flicks off the Fish bowl in the living room]

Then you hammered down 5 more pieces of pizza as Parker shook her head in disgust. That's what I remember happening.

You left out the part where I gallantly picked Mrs. Fan up off the floor after you knocked her down trying to beat her to the last stool in the kitchen. You're really fast when you want something.

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Originally posted by Clamato:
You left out the part where I gallantly picked Mrs. Fan up off the floor after you knocked her down trying to beat her to the last stool in the kitchen. You're really fast when you want something.

My feet were tired.

Oh . . . sorry. Fish paid my son today in the form of a Game Stop gift card. The kid couldn't have been more thrilled. Contract fulfilled. He also flatly refused payment for the 7 or 8 pricey liquor drinks that I consumed at Tap House Grill this evening. BTW, how many olives is it safe for one person to consume in an evening?