Legal Question in Consumer Law in Michigan

Private Party Auto Purchase

I have a verbal agreement to purchase a vehicle for $4200 on 1/11/09. I gave a $500 deposit with the balance to be paid this week. I was going to pick the vehicle up today but the party said they are backing out. Can they


Asked on 1/14/09, 4:08 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Timothy Klisz Klisz Law Office, PLLC

Re: Private Party Auto Purchase

You could sue them for specific performance of the contract. Visit www.kliszlaw.com for more advice on this issue. Tim Klisz

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Answered on 1/14/09, 4:12 pm
Audra Arndt Audra A. Arndt & Associates, PLLC

Re: Private Party Auto Purchase

depends on your agreement and whether the deposit was refundable or non-refundable. in this situation, you should be entitled to get your deposit back since they are backing out of the deal, due to no fault of your own. always put things in writing!

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Answered on 1/14/09, 4:31 pm


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