My Parents Went to Aspen for Christmas Without Me—So I Rehomed the Dog and Kept the Paperwork

and nothing was ever mentioned about it again.”

“That email could constitute a verbal contract in writing,” Diane said, writing quickly. “And Charlotte, have you ever heard of something called a mechanic’s lien?”

I shook my head, and she explained: “It’s a legal claim against property for unpaid services rendered. Contractors use them all the time when continue reading …