Legal Question in Consumer Law in Florida

Sale of a piano to buyer

Sold a piano as-is to a family for 450.00. The family came by and played the piano for approx 10 minutes, liked it and give us the money. The piano was picked up by a mover they paid for. The buyer came by yesterday stating that he tried to have it tuned but the tuner stated that he could not tune it due to the strings being rusted. I told him that I felt bad but had no idea that the strings were rusted and stated that I sold it to him in good faith. I did call my piano company to go by and reevaluate the piano and to see it it can be tuned like a second opinion. I sold this piano in good faith and feel that I am not liable to return his money.


Asked on 12/17/02, 9:19 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Randall Gilbert Gilbert & Caddy P.A.

Re: Sale of a piano to buyer

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RESPONSE: Although legally you may not be required to refund the money, my advice is to return the $450.00 to your family member, unless you just do not care about family.

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Answered on 12/17/02, 10:24 am


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