Yes... small claims court may be an option.  I think that many don't pursue that because it can be intimidating if you don't have any experience with that sort of thing.  I only went to small claims court once, to enforce a note I held for about $1,200.  The debtor didn't show up, so I got my judgment and filed the lien.  However, she soon after declared bankruptcy, then a couple years later her house was foreclosed on.  I had to hire an attorney to file an answer for me.  I am third in line and the sale is scheduled for next month - I don't expect to recover anything.  

It would just be much easier if people would pay their debts (or invoices) and we didn't have to worry about such things.  I do get your point though and the legal process is available to us.

Thanks,
Robert A. Franco
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