What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Oregon
We are involved in a dispute with our remodeling contractor. We think that he owes us considerably more to fix his defective work than he is willing to pay. He wants to settle the dispute by sending us a check for about 10% of what we think is equitable. If we cash his check will this compromise a claim against him in small claims court? I imagine that he will print something on the check to the effect that by signing the check we relinquish any further claims against him. I would like to get some cash back now, just in case he wins in small claims court later by some technicality.
Thanks!
We are involved in a dispute with our remodeling contractor. We think that he owes us considerably more to fix his defective work than he is willing to pay. He wants to settle the dispute by sending us a check for about 10% of what we think is equitable. If we cash his check will this compromise a claim against him in small claims court? I imagine that he will print something on the check to the effect that by signing the check we relinquish any further claims against him. I would like to get some cash back now, just in case he wins in small claims court later by some technicality.
Thanks!