I don't know really. Everyone and their brother claim they are a Christian these days for one thing. If there was a very good reason to sue, I think I would first try to reason with the person about a fair settlement. If they were not inclined to try for a fair redress, then I might send a letter through a lawyer and suggest us both trying arbitration w/o going to court.
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All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost. ~Tolkien
In many cases suing and getting a judgement does not mean getting more money...
__________________ "It is inhumane, in my opinion, to force people who have a genuine medical need for coffee to wait in line behind people who apparently view it as some kind of recreational activity." Dave Barry 2005
I am a firm believer in the Old Paths
Articles on such subjects as "The New Birth," will be accepted, whether they teach that the new birth takes place before baptism in water and Spirit, or that the new birth consists of baptism of water and Spirit. - THE PENTECOSTAL HERALD Dec. 1945
"It is doubtful if any Trinitarian Pentecostals have ever professed to believe in three gods, and Oneness Pentecostals should not claim that they do." - Daniel Segraves
I think many people would make the decision based on if they know the person in church... A person you dont know, or even heard of before would be easier to sue even if they were Christian...
I still question whether it's a more damaging witness to sue Christians rather than non Christians. It doesn't compute for me. So the unbeliever gets sued and he thinks "Gee, if I become a Christian they won't be coming after me. I'm in!"
__________________ "It is inhumane, in my opinion, to force people who have a genuine medical need for coffee to wait in line behind people who apparently view it as some kind of recreational activity." Dave Barry 2005
I am a firm believer in the Old Paths
Articles on such subjects as "The New Birth," will be accepted, whether they teach that the new birth takes place before baptism in water and Spirit, or that the new birth consists of baptism of water and Spirit. - THE PENTECOSTAL HERALD Dec. 1945
"It is doubtful if any Trinitarian Pentecostals have ever professed to believe in three gods, and Oneness Pentecostals should not claim that they do." - Daniel Segraves
I personally think that suing a brother would probably mean someone you are close to, ie., family member, or a fellow church member with whom you know quite well. Just because they claim to be a Christian would not necessarily mean you shouldn't take them to court for the wrong they have done to you. I have known many hypocritical Christians, who use the word "Christian" to get farther down the road in their business, and who are actually some of the worst crooks out there.
It probably is not a black and white issue though, because there are many and varied scenarios that you could come up with.
Well, remember the Angela Driver lawsuit. She did all she could do to appeal to the hierarchy to deal with her problem. None would help her settle the dispute. She had no choice but to go to the secular court to regain her good name.
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It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. (Psalms 118:8)
Recently, (four months ago) I did a three thousand dollar job and was only paid one thousand on it... They filed bankrupcy and did not pay the balance... But promised they would later. Don't know if they are Christian or not. I would likely have pursued legal action if I thought it would do any good at all.
I just got a call from them stating they will pay another thousand on the 15th. We'll see.
__________________ "It is inhumane, in my opinion, to force people who have a genuine medical need for coffee to wait in line behind people who apparently view it as some kind of recreational activity." Dave Barry 2005
I am a firm believer in the Old Paths
Articles on such subjects as "The New Birth," will be accepted, whether they teach that the new birth takes place before baptism in water and Spirit, or that the new birth consists of baptism of water and Spirit. - THE PENTECOSTAL HERALD Dec. 1945
"It is doubtful if any Trinitarian Pentecostals have ever professed to believe in three gods, and Oneness Pentecostals should not claim that they do." - Daniel Segraves
Recently, (four months ago) I did a three thousand dollar job and was only paid one thousand on it... They filed bankrupcy and did not pay the balance... But promised they would later. Don't know if they are Christian or not. I would likely have pursued legal action if I thought it would do any good at all.
I just got a call from them stating they will pay another thousand on the 15th. We'll see.
It's different with a bankruptcy, isn't it? What you and other creditors are owed is handled as the court decides. Do you need to file a claim with the court, or something? I don't think that would be suing, but not sure.
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Hebrews 13:23 Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty
I was offered repo on the product which sous be a bad deal on a labor intense install .
__________________ "It is inhumane, in my opinion, to force people who have a genuine medical need for coffee to wait in line behind people who apparently view it as some kind of recreational activity." Dave Barry 2005
I am a firm believer in the Old Paths
Articles on such subjects as "The New Birth," will be accepted, whether they teach that the new birth takes place before baptism in water and Spirit, or that the new birth consists of baptism of water and Spirit. - THE PENTECOSTAL HERALD Dec. 1945
"It is doubtful if any Trinitarian Pentecostals have ever professed to believe in three gods, and Oneness Pentecostals should not claim that they do." - Daniel Segraves
Recently, (four months ago) I did a three thousand dollar job and was only paid one thousand on it... They filed bankrupcy and did not pay the balance... But promised they would later. Don't know if they are Christian or not. I would likely have pursued legal action if I thought it would do any good at all.
I just got a call from them stating they will pay another thousand on the 15th. We'll see.
You came away pretty good on this one! Trust me, what usually happens is a person pays part of what they owe, then files for bankruptcy which is usually mad retroactive to 30 or 60 plus days at which point YOU would be made to actually pay him what he gave you so far. It sounds like an unbelievably bad loophole, but then again most of tax law is as well.
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