Hi,

In December 2006 the engineer called to service my fire extinguishers. On leaving I was asked to sign his work sheet which I thought was to confirm that he had carried out his work.
When I received the bill it had risen by 50% over the previous years. I paid but canceled further work. Later I received a bill for breach of contract for five years. I refused to accept that I had signed a contract This February 14 2008 I have just won the case held in the small claims court in Ashford Kent. However, won is debatable as I had to close my business for the day and must have spent at least 12 hours in writing letters etc. Also you cannot put a value on the stress. It is far better to spend time checking what you sign, even if you recognize the caller.

Derek