[Meowjin]

Originally Posted by Senna4ever

If he hired you to do a job, and you didn't live up to your end of the contract, then he should not have paid you the full amount. I don't get why he paid you in full up front? Was there a written contract, or was it a verbal gentleman's agreement? A written contract will hold up in court if both of your signatures are on the piece of paper/s, a verbal agreement will not. Why did he wait 3 years?? On the other hand, you were a bit immature to ignore his calls though - doing so can ruin your credibility, as it tells potential future clients you're not reliable. I would suggest you guys talk this over man to man, be as respectful as you can - don't lose your cool and see if you can come to an agreement. This thing is totally not worth going to small claims court, and in my opinion, he was just showing some bravado.

...and try not to burn any bridges in this industry, as it's quite small, and everyone knows everyone.

To him it was a verbal agreement. But I remember signing a contract, but I dont have it anymore.