Arbitration & Mediation

Well That Was Odd.

By Christopher Annunziata

I didn’t question the first $40 check .  While I told this particular party I would waive his (already reduced) fee due to his being on Social Security disability, I figured he was trying to make good.

The second $40 check gave me some pause, but I still figured this party was trying to pay what was owed.

The third check threw me because the three checks totaled more than what he would have owed me for my time.

So I dug out the agreement (which I had scanned to send to the Court - I don’t usually keep copies) and realized that the party was supposed to be paying the plaintiff that same amount.   After a few phone calls to both sides, the plaintiff said they hadn’t been paid on the Agreement and I now have to cut the plaintiff a $120 check.  I guess that vacation to the French Riviera is off…

Full post as published by CKA Mediation and Arbitration Services Blog on February 17, 2009 (boomark / email).