[Humble Pie]

If you try to cash the check it'll be denied. What this guy did is illegal, but it is up to you to pursue it. If you're serious about it, file a small claims civil action and pay a few extra $ (usually $25) to have him personally served by civil servant. This guy will [censored] his pants when the po po serve him a supena for a civil claim. And if he fails to show for your court date, you'll be given a default judgement, which if not satisfied within 90 days (most states) it will be applied to his credit history as judgement against. If he ever tries to finance/re-finance something major then you'll get paid. Most likely if and when this guy gets served he'll call you up and say something along the lines of 'hey sorry man, I was just kidding around' and pay you. GL & Trip report pls.