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Old 06-26-2008, 05:16 PM
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Re: merchantability - implied or otherwise
Good point EC Jerry and goes with another old mantra of mine. When the builder, or any other person, claims you, the inspector, is wrong, crazy, dumb, whatever, and that their installation, repair, replacement is just fine, meets code, and was passed by the city so he knows its right and I'm wrong I always countered with, "did they put it in writing, date and sign it like I did?"

Funny how folks get real quiet when they're asked to put their argument/claim/opinion on paper and sign it. We do it every day so why should they hesitate? And if they do put it to paper, it still doesn't matter as now the client has two signed statements. Let the games begin!
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