The problem with small claims court is even if you win good luck collecting. If this guy is a shady business man he will have nothing in his name. Years ago my brother installed two overhead garage doors at a clients home then after installed said i have no money. Took him to small claims court won the case but then find out everything in wifes name cant get blood from a stone. Asked judge if he can go remove doors judge told him you will charged with theft if you do ?????