@Joe ~ my favorite types of men are the dominant ones who revel in decadent games of submission…. but I need a man to be the man. I’m also a submissive bottom with power top issues.
I’m a total traditionalist when it comes to relationships. My boyfriend and I are like a 1950a married couple and it’s fabulous. Since we are both traumatized by our divorces (both raised Catholic and this is thee worst thing you can do) we wanted to live together for a couple years before we tie the knot.
Ask away……
Well I had a bit of a problem with one of these 'dominant' types last weekend.
I paid to have some computer services done, which he did.
Guy has thus far refused to furnish me with a receipt after I made a cash payment. after I requested it from him.
But prior to that cash paymnet, I requested and he agreed to my request for 1/2 down in cash and a post dated cheque for 2 weeks later.
And then I paid him on those terms, and as I walked out the door, I discovered tht he kept a $1.000 component which I then requested and he refused to hand over unless he was paid the other in cash. There was no provision in the invoice which stipulated that belongings of the client could be withheld for collateral. Nor did he mention it in our written agreement. So I feel he breached the terms of our written agreement.
So I paid him. He returned the cheque. But in our heated exchange, I called him a "fucking piece of shit." which others in the complex heard.
Apparently this argument caught a lot of attention from others living htere.
Question is is tht a breach of contract when someone accepts the terms of an agreement in writing, and then refuses to honor them by keeping my propety as collateral when these terms were not agreed upon?
He told me that unless I paid the other half in cash, that I wouldn't get the computer part back until the cheque cashed.
So reluctanly, I dipped into my line of credit, got the cash out and paid.
Also...he billed me for a software purchase but did not transfer the software license.
I was also charged for the installation of this computer component which he failed to do, but then used it as collateral to receive a cash payment.
What do you think? Do I have a valid grievance against the guy for damages?
Is it legal for a consultant to deliberately withhold a receipt after the fees have been paid and I requeted it from him?
Keep in mind US and Canadian law are somewhat similar because it is based on common law.
What geneally applies in many US jurisdiction applies in Canada and perhaps the UK as well.
What's your opinion and how I should proceed.
BTW, I do have access to registered lawyer with local law society.
I just wanted to run it by you first before I see him