>>same in the uk, but you have to prove it
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>It's easier here, though, in most cases.
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>The court's will assume that if work was done it was with the agreement of both parties. The only question then is the agreed compensation. If this cannot be shown, then the court's will usually award a professional the "usual and customary" fee prevailing in his market area for a person of his experience and training.
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>In UK I know the rules are more strict.
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>regards,

James,

One thing to remember, however, is the old cliche "A verbal contract is only worth the paper it is printed on."