Legal Question in Consumer Law in Florida
Garage Sales Dispute
I am being sued in small claims court over a TV that was bought from me for $150 at a garage sale. They didn't ask me to turn it on,even though it worked all day for us. They took it home and brought it back about an hour after and wanted there money back, saying it never worked. I was told by the police that garage sales are sold as is. I would like to know what legal rights I have to stand my ground with this sale.
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Re: Garage Sales Dispute
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This will be a dispute that a judge will determine. It will most likely be based on which party appears more credible at the trial.
Scott R. Jay, Esq.
Re: Garage Sales Dispute
if you sold it "as is" you are fine. I suspect, however, that you probably have no bill of sale or sales receipt and that the buyer will claim that you warranted (represented) that the TV worked. If the judge believes them, then you lose.
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