Cinnamon Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 We had our small claims court case today,& we won Thanks for all your help & advise on this everyone,you all made me feel so much more confident & relaxed. The case was this - We replace windows & doors with double glazed upvc, & we replaced a door for a chap about 6 years ago. He was contracted to also have a porch which would shade the door from the sun & keep it in good order.He signed the contract,paid a deposit, we did the door with a view to coming back at a later date (requested by him) to do the porch. He never got back to us & the door panel cracked as it was not shaded from the sun We offered to fit a new panel if he paid to replace it,or to split the cost 50/50, but he wanted the whole door replaced! So, it ended up in court where he was told that not only did he sign a contract agreeing for us to build a porch (he denies a contract ever being signed & says its all conspiracy,trickery & lies) but WE caan now sue HIM for the outstanding £2000 he owes us,for the remainder of the work,EVEN THOUGH WE HAVEN'T DONE IT We won't sue of course, but we are grinning all over our faces Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 (edited) Yippee. Well done. Edited September 8, 2006 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Well done Glad it turned out well for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Brilliant news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Well done What a relief Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Well done Sarah................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Brilliant news Sarah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 That's great! well done karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Fantastic news Sarah. Justice won through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Phew! Excellent news... Hope you had a good meal too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris70 Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 great news - well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Well done Sarah - and yes, did you get that meal you were promised? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CannyCat Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Well done, go you! (I would sue... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 I take it the mobile phone trick worked then?? great news! Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 9, 2006 Author Share Posted September 9, 2006 Thanks all. We did have a lovely meal afterwards at Chillis (lime fired shrimp fajitas,& margueritas ) No,we won't be suing,tempting though it is He (the chap who sued us) no keeps calling The Hubby on his mobile,& saying nothing. Hes a bit thick - doesn't realise that we can see who is calling us on the caller id thingy Muppet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Well done Sarah, great news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 I'd inform the police if it continues. You've got evidence. He's clearly trying to scare you into not sueing him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 I'd sue him just for the fun - you could always donate the money to charity I wouldn't really, as it's a lot of unnecessary hassle but the thought is nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 9, 2006 Author Share Posted September 9, 2006 I think that The Hubby wants him to think that we are going to sue We actually have to go around to his house next week to make a repair to the panel that cracked (that was the deal - the chap is NOT at all happy with this). I am going to go along with the Hubby & take before & after photos,as we have a feeling that after the repair is done & we have left,more damage may occur (if you see what I mean ) Stupidly on his part the repair is what we offered in the first place,& would have been a lot easier & turned out looking better had it been done as soon as the crack appeared. We also offered to fit free of charge a replacement panel if he paid for the panel.Or go 50/50 on a new panel. Bet he's kicking himself now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 And if he's not kicking himself there are quite a few of your friends here on the forum who would oblige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I'm just catching up with this.... Really pleased this worked out well for you and hubby, Sarah. You must be so relieved to put it all behind you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
