08-01-2003, 07:17 PM
Hi,
However, there is a question of jurisdiction. Often, the complaining party has to file where the problem took place. In the case of sales (say mail order or Internet), that is usually the home or record of the company being sued. So, the "bus fare" as you put it could amount to round trip air fare and possibly lodgings for a night (or two, cases do get postponed).
Sometimes, if the payment was through a credit card, the credit card company will help. One simply asks the credit card company not to honor the charge, giving reason why, until the matter is settled. This will sometimes get the desired results, but not always.
When dealing with anyone other than local companies, the possibilities in getting some form of restitution are often limited. The time and cost to push the matter through will often be greater than the value lost.
--Pete
However, there is a question of jurisdiction. Often, the complaining party has to file where the problem took place. In the case of sales (say mail order or Internet), that is usually the home or record of the company being sued. So, the "bus fare" as you put it could amount to round trip air fare and possibly lodgings for a night (or two, cases do get postponed).
Sometimes, if the payment was through a credit card, the credit card company will help. One simply asks the credit card company not to honor the charge, giving reason why, until the matter is settled. This will sometimes get the desired results, but not always.
When dealing with anyone other than local companies, the possibilities in getting some form of restitution are often limited. The time and cost to push the matter through will often be greater than the value lost.
--Pete
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