My question involves collection proceedings in the State of: Florida. A friend has threatened by email to send me to collections to pay for a service he did. This was a "trade of services" verbal agreement. I asked up front what cost would be for his service - his response was that he didn't want to charge me but wanted to help me out - there was no discussion of fee. Then we agreed on a trade of services. His work was comleted and I tried without sucess several times to provide my service. Five months later I received an invoice (less than $200) via email - no phone call or dialog to discuss other options. I ignored it until I knew what to say so I emailed back and reiterated what we agreed on and gave available times to provide my service. Since then I have moved 300 miles away but was traveling back for a few months and wanted to take care of my end during those times. Email back from him saying he no longer needed my services and wants to be paid instead. This was not our agreement and I am standing by what was originally stated. What ground does he have to validate his threat? Thank you for your time.

