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    When people pay off a bill why do they write the phrase "paid in full" on the bill? Why not something else?

    Question #55713. Asked by centerice. (Mar 06 05 11:30 PM)


    picqero

    		Why shouldn't they? It takes no effort, does no harm, and makes it legally clear there is no outstanding or residual payment due.

    Mar 07 05, 4:56 AM
    robboy

    		When the Devil comes for your soul, he doesn't accept partial payments.

    Mar 07 05, 7:48 AM
    centerice

    		You're right, piquero. I just wondered why that phrase in particular.

    robboy, you think the devil's coming for my soul?
    Don't you know my soul has already been sold to Bristol University?

    Mar 07 05, 3:19 PM
    Baloo55th

    		Just trying to think what else you could put. It is customary (and practical) to add 'by cheque' if that is relevant, because the payment has been made but not received, if you see what I mean. Mark it 'paid in full' and the cheque bounces and you're up the creek....

    Mar 07 05, 3:53 PM
    peasypod

    		I sold my soul to the Devil about 10 years ago....about six months ago I saw it going cheap at a garage sale.

    Mar 07 05, 5:00 PM
    robboy

    		Just speaking in general terms, ci, just sort of what I heard, you see. I'm from the south and wouldn't know, naturally, how this works. Yes...

    Mar 07 05, 5:09 PM
    centerice

    		I guess this is one of the few phrases that has no acceptable substitutes.

    Mar 07 05, 10:34 PM

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