well, the remainder of the bill is 2k. I would be happy spending a day to get it back. i've already spend a little bit of time meeting with the contractor and the non-paying customer. i've set up a meeting with her(customer), contractor, and myself. She is trying to be very manipulative. we all need to sit down. after that probably small claims. i have no intention of wasting my time in any kind of court.....i'm basicly srewed. chalk it up to a learning exp