Sam Takoy wrote:

Hi,

Our kitchen cabinets were built by a local cabinet maker. We live in a
Philadelphia suburb, the cabinet make lives in Bucks County. The
cabinets are of unacceptably poor quality. Examples include out-of-
square boxes, sloppy reveals, poorly mortised hinges (sloppy and
hinges are not flush with the wood), handles not at the same height,
gaps in joints, warped doors, damage in the finish, wobbly and crooked
drawers, tear outs in the veneer and many more.

We have obviously made a number of mistakes, the biggest being in
judgment of character and background checks. These mistakes led to
other mistakes, like paying the full amount when we were informed that
the cabinet maker ran out of money and wouldn't be able to continue
working on our project unless we paid. We were in a tough spot having
worked on the kitchen for three years and feeling the need to bring
this project to an end.

However, all of that is in the past. At this point, what recourse, if
any, do we have? Can one bring a law suit based on "low quality" -
that is, is the an objective measure of quality that the court could
base its decision on?

I would welcome any ideas on how to proceed. Or should we just
recognize that we made a $25k mistake and move on?

Many thanks in advance.

Sam

Did you view his work for samples of his ability?
Did you specify style and quality?
Did you go to his shop and view the work done up to that point before
paying the rest of the money?

My advice is to use God's Word and make your decision.

bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. [29]
"Whoever hits you on the cheek, offer him the other also; and whoever
takes away your coat, do not withhold your shirt from him either. [30]
"Give to everyone who asks of you, and whoever takes away what is yours,
do not demand it back. [31] "And just as you want people to treat you,
treat them in the same way. Luke 6:28-31 (NASB)

Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in
the sight of all men. [18] If possible, so far as it depends on you, be
at peace with all men. [19] Never take your own revenge, beloved, but
leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, "Vengeance is Mine,
I will repay," says the Lord. Romans 12:17-19 (NASB)



There are other verses of course, and some he should read as well.

But that is my advice and you did ask everyone - it is *your* decision
what to do and how to do it.



--
Michael Joel

For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes,
His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen,
being understood through what has been made,
so that they are without excuse. For even though they knew God,
they did not honor Him as God, or give thanks; but they became
futile in their speculations, and their foolish heart was darkened.
Romans 1:20-21 (NASB)


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