Legal Question in Consumer Law in Ohio
Sale of Consignment Goods
In May 1995, my husband entered a contract with a consignment store for the sale of his classical bass and bow. In April 2000, his bass sold for $5,000 to a local university. Following several requests to receive payment and a threat of legal intervention, my husband received 2 payments by November,2000, totaling $5,000. The shop still retained the bow and indicated a possible sale by year end. We have has been trying to contact the shop since June,2001 via four different telephone numbers, all of which are no longer in service. In October, 2001, we sent a letter demanding return of the bow or payment of $1,000, the apprasied value of the bow at the time of the contract. We did not receive a response. At this point, we're assuming the shop is bankrupt or closed. Is this a matter for Ohio small claims? How do we locate the individual if he doesn't respond to letters? What's the process in Ohio?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Sale of Consignment Goods
You are correct that small claims is the proper venue for the law suit. The next issue is how to reach the shop owner. I would check with other sellers of musical instruments in the area where the original shop owner is located. A bow of that value would have a very limited market.
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