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Get what you're due (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
submitted 1 year ago by to c/whitepeopletwitter@sh.itjust.works
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[–] 36 points 1 year ago (7 children)

It would be pretty mean to not pay him that point – but technically, I'm pretty sure he cannot legally demand payment after quite that much time. Pretty sure purely civil claims expire after some time of not being pressed.

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  • [–] 15 points 1 year ago* (1 child)

    Once the statute of limitations is hit, they can't legally respond if you refuse to pay. Kind of an odd ethical dillema, but presumably you'd have the money to pay, and the work was done.

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  • [–] 13 points 1 year ago

    Statute of limitations alone would kill any case he has, but even if it didn't, he would be required to be able to show a court proof of debt owed, which it sounds like he wouldn't be able to

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  • [–] 10 points 1 year ago* (4 children)

    He was in prison for 12 years. You legit owe him money. He knows where you live. End of discussion

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  • [–] 5 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    That's not really how it works legally. But rightfully, yes.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    It's how it works if you want to feel like your family is safe.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Because everyone who was in prison will kill your family for a few hundred dollars. Yes.

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  • [–] -1 points 1 year ago

    Ok let me spell it out. We don't know if it's a few hundred dollars and it doesn't matter. We don't know why he was in prison, but if he got 12 years, it won't be drunk driving. If someone did sth before they're more likely to do it again. You got your work done, and didn't pay up. The guy can use a bit of cash to get back on their feet. Basically, there is no serious argument why you wouldn't pay the dude apart from you being a massive cunt, both morally and just general self preservation.

    Honestly, I'd probably pay them what I owe plus interest - I can sleep well and the dude is going to be happy.

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