How To Make A Telemarketer Cry

Mark Eckenwiler
details his experience suing a telemarketer (link via [Doc](http://doc.weblogs.com/2003/05/07#theContinuingDeathOfAdvertisingAsUsu al))
I love this stuff!
Good summary of Mark’s work:

“The Small Claims process in D.C. – at least what I saw of it – was so
painless as to be dangerously addictive. While the decor in the clerk’s
office leaves a lot to be desired, the staff were consistently helpful and
professional during my phone calls and in-person visits, and you can’t beat
the results if your case has merit. (While sharing news of my success, I
learned from a work colleague that she had used Small Claims previously to
recover $5,000 from a crooked used-car dealer.)”

“Total costs: Approximately $20.79 out of pocket, including *69 charge and
filing & service fees, plus 2 trips to the courthouse and the occasional
phone call (and keep in mind I could have gotten my out-of-pocket costs down
to 75 cents with a little obstinacy)”

“Return on investment: $500 cash; a heaping serving of Revenge, The Dish Best
Served Cold(tm); and one telemarketer who I am certain will never call me
again…”