Legal Question in Business Law in Missouri

I signed a contract for a copier machine in 2006. My agency closed in 2007 leaving a lease agreement which I had to pay the remainder of the lease. That was completed in 2009 - February. The vendor states that I signed - in small print - an agreement to physically take the copier to its next lessee when it was leased. The copier has not been used but stored since Feb, 2009. I am asking when the copier may be moved/donated to charity. I have not heard from the vendor by any means for seven (7) months. Is there a statue of limitations?


Asked on 9/20/09, 5:58 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alicia Beeler Villines Alicia Beeler Villines (sole practitioner)

Statute of Limitations refers to the various time periods set by statute (law) to file particular court cases. By the way, do you have a copy of this contract? Tell me that you are not merely relying on their say-so that this is what you agreed. Maybe the contract has some wiggle room.

I'd suggest writing a letter (keep a copy) saying that you have not heard from them, and you did not agree to store the item indefinitely. If you don't have a copy of the contract, demand that they send you a copy (a SASE is always nice, and be sure to reference its enclosure in the letter). Give them a date (at least two months out would be sufficient) to respond and let you know where you should take this or to come and retrieve the item, or you will donate it to charity.. Send this certified mail, return receipt requested. This is not ironclad protection in the event that they sue you, (assuming your actually signed the agreement they claim you did) but at least it's some evidence that you tried to be reasonable.

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Answered on 9/22/09, 1:47 am


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