Next spring, he had the contractor build him a garage. When it was finished, Jacob paid him the$20,000 as agreed.

The following year, Jacob wanted a large patio with a brick barbeque. Everything went fine until the final day. The top of the BBQ could not be completed as the contractor ran out of materiels. And a heated argument ensued.

A month later, Jacob and the contractor found themselves in court.

Contractor, "Your Honor, I would like to receive damages for Defamation of Character."

Judge' "On what grounds?"

Contractor; "Well, you see, Your Honor, after I had trouble finishing the top of the barbeque, I overheard Jacob tell someone that I was a few bricks short of a load"