Avoiding a Costly Mistake: Learn from My Recruiting Experience

[jwpamp]

Just an FYI, you don't need a lawyer to file a suit in small claims court. It usually costs less than $50 to file. While she may not ever pay you, at least there would be a small chance that she may....you never know.

If you don't think it's worth the effort, wash you hands of it and walk away. It's probably just a lesson learned.

So sorry!

 

[cla519]

Just an FYI, you don't need a lawyer to file a suit in small claims court. It usually costs less than $50 to file. While she may not ever pay you, at least there would be a small chance that she may....you never know.

If you don't think it's worth the effort, wash you hands of it and walk away. It's probably just a lesson learned.

So sorry!

I agree this is the way you should do this. I had to file a suit against someone in small claims court and it only cost me around $50 and I did it without a lawyer and won.

 

[smspamperedchef]

My (ex) recruit's kit was unopened thankfully and P.C. in their policies say they will refund back up to 90% depending on how the contents are. They refunded me back 100% I believe is because I wrote P.C. a long letter and spoke to them on the phone numerous times! They are really great!!!

 

[jrstephens]

Okay here's the deal, she didn't pay within the 10 days. Sunday is her last day to comply. I spoke with my lawyer today and he said that it would cost me about $500-600 to pursue this matter in small claims court. He said I would more than likely win the case; however, it she has not paid $150 it was not likely that she would pay $500. I don't think I'm going to pursue it any further. My husband thinks I should just let it go and I don't think I have the energy it will take to get the thing going. NOT to mention I cannot afford to shell out $500! Granted, if I won she would have to pay for the court and lawyer fees, but like I said it is not likely she would pay AND I have to front the money then wait to be reimbursed.

I am a legal secretary. You can file a small claim yourself. All you do is go to the courthoust and fill out the forms and then they serve her. For $150 it would not cost you that much at all. Of course the costs are diffent in different states and counties. But you will need some kind of paper work from PC showing you paid for her Kit out of your account. They have to have proof of the debt.

They will serve her my mail or personal service and then she will have so many days to answer. If she does not answer it, you fill out another form to apply for a default judgment. When it is entered you can file it in the local probate office and it acts as a lien against any property in her name and she cannot sell it or buy any land without that lien being cleared up.

If she stills refuses to pay after you get the judgement, if you know where she works you can even get her wages garnished.

And the judgment will cover the costs of court too, so, you can end up getting that back.

You cannot go after her husband though and service on him will do no good b/c he is not the one who owes you.

Of course I am not an attorney just a legal secretary.