h wrote in message ...

"HeyBub" wrote in message
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Me? I'd get someone else to finish the job and sue the original
contractor in small claims court. First, however, I'd get my evidence
lined up - certified letters and the like.

I did that - won the $5,000 judgment - still haven't seen a dime 2 years
later. The court is great at finding in the consumer's favor, but they
have no way to force deadbeats to pay.

If the guy has no assets you are out of luck, but around here you can hire a
marshall to seize his assets.