This may be specific to Scots Law, but I have heard that if you are not satisfied with your meal in a restaurant, you can refuse to pay the full bill and offer to pay what you think it is worth and it is then up to the restaurant to pursue you for the menu price through the courts.
2006-08-04 10:57:28 · 7 answers · asked by Sherlock 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
For those who assume that everyone on this planet is in the USA, im not intersted in "state" specific laws. Im in Scotland.
2006-08-04 11:30:05 · update #1
I too have heard that you do not have to pay for a service if you are dissatisfied.
I have walked out of a salon after getting my hair dyed because it came out NOTHING like what I asked for. I simply told them "I'm not paying for it." and left. They didn't say anything or try to pursue the matter.
In restaurant situations, they will usually offer a discount or something for free if you are not satisfied. I highly doubt they would go through the trouble of suing to get $100 out of you.
2006-08-04 11:03:05 · answer #1 · answered by someone,somewhere 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Each state and location may have different laws but in the state that I am familiar with a restaurant is considered an INN and failure to pay the bill is "defrauding an Inn Keeper" a violation of state law. Therefore just walking out is a bad idea. Normally talking to a manager will resolve the issue, particularly if others are within ear shot.
I have been using e-mail to the Corporate Headquarters and in all but one case they have sent me gift certificates for more than the cost of the original meal.
2006-08-04 11:09:41 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no law that I know of, it may be a specific state law ( if anywhere California would be my bet but it is a guess)
But while not a law, I normally demand to see the manager if I have a problem with my meal, or if the menu says tip is included on certain size crowds, I will demand to settle tip seperate or we will leave ( tips should be based on service)
I have never had a problem getting a discount if I have had a real issue. or perhaps a free meal on next visit.
Now you can walk out and they have the right to pursue, it is called calling the police
2006-08-04 11:21:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm ... I have never heard of this law. I bet you would have a hard time pulling this off at a real restaurant. You would most likely get arrested for stealing.
2006-08-04 11:04:19 · answer #4 · answered by Active Denial System™ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MMMM. That sounds interesting. Seems to me that when you purchase food at a restuarant, it is the same as making other purchases - buyer beware !
2006-08-04 11:05:50 · answer #5 · answered by babydoll2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it's true or not just pay the bill and don't go back
2006-08-04 11:02:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you better act like your going to bathroom and run fast
2006-08-04 11:02:43 · answer #7 · answered by Timothy B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋