Legal Question in Consumer Law in Florida

Lemon Law

I sold a car to a woman for $475.00. An '89 Pontiac with 120,000 miles on it. She test drove it, I tolder her everything I knew that the car needed work on. Now she's calling me and threatening to sue because now, the car isn't what she thought it was, and she's put money into it. I am unemployed, going through a divorce and bankruptcy. I don't have the money to pay her back. What should I do? Should I be worried or is there a limit on the Lemon Law? Thank you.


Asked on 2/15/03, 9:20 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Randall Gilbert Gilbert & Caddy P.A.

Re: Lemon Law

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First of all I am fairly certain that the lemon law does not apply. Second, since you are not a merchant of cars there is no warranty unless you gave her one in writing; therefore the car is automatically sold as is. If you are going through a bankruptcy then list her as a possible creditor, that way any debts to her will be discharged. Tell her she gets what she paid for, and she certainly had the opportunity to fully inspect it before she bought it. Good luck.

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Answered on 2/15/03, 12:48 pm


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