Quote Originally Posted by McRib View Post
Do it! Just like everyone has said. On a side note if I'm not mistaken in small claims you can sue for up to 3 times the original amount owed. Do it with an exclamation point.
Andrew,

I'll defer to Eli but I think the answer here is that you can sure for anything you want (up to $7,500 in SC Court) but you will only be awarded any real costs/losses you incur as there are no "Punitive" damages awarded in SC court.......and also somewhat limited in regular court unless there are some special circumstances.

On the OP's question, it won't take more than a morning or afternoon to do this and you'll get a hearing before a "Judge" (not really a judge in SC court but the same effect) and if nothing else you'll teach the guy a lesson and he might just pay up once he's been served......it's worth it IMHO