26th September 2013, 04:15 PM
(This post was last modified: 26th September 2013, 04:21 PM by kevin wooldridge.)
I guess its a question of 'big stick, bigger stick' though... a solicitors letter will contain the veiled threat of court action if the claim isn't met, and that will probably be the Small Claims court intitially. One way to avoid it of course is to only accept work from commissioners who belong to some form of trade organisation, Federation of Builders etc or who hold some quality assurance assessment, and could be held 'morally' responsible for the timely payment of bills. If its a question of the morally questionable ripping off the morally reprehensible, who honestly gives a fig. Neither do anything to enhance the reputation of archaeology if thats a matter of concern....
With peace and consolation hath dismist, And calm of mind all passion spent...