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Is a paypal transcation a legal contract?

An invoice I sent was paid by a crazy man. It was for a resort stay auction through ebay. The auction didn't end yet and I gave him the option to buy it early. I would like to refund the money to him but I am afraid he will sue me because he already bought airline tickets to fly to the resort. Does he have any legal rights?


Asked on 11/02/06, 9:40 pm

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Re: Is a paypal transcation a legal contract?

The contract is legal and if you were to breach the contract, you wold be liable for damages including, but not limited to: the cost of replacing the resort stay with (not just refunding the moeny) with a stay at a similar resort and destination (same time of year), the cost of replacing any out of pocket expenses incurred (ie. the airline tickets), time off from work, legal fees, court costs, etc.

If you are running an online business, you accept certain risks.

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Answered on 11/03/06, 8:24 am


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