Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Vermont

Car Deposit on Used Car

I am currently a MA resident. I placed a $500 deposit on a car being sold by a private party in VT. We had made a verbal agreement that the deposit would be refundable if I changed my mind. The deposit was made via Paypal. In the text accompanying the Paypal payment it says, ''Here is the refundable deposit on 1987 Saab 900 T Convertible as agreed.'' He never sent anything back to the contrary. No official contract was ever signed.

I know MA has protections for the buyer in this case (MA 940 CMR 5.04) that says ''PURCHASER MAY CANCEL THIS CONTRACT AND RECEIVE A FULL REFUND AT ANY TIME UNTIL S/HE RECEIVES A COPY OF THIS CONTRACT SIGNED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER REPRESENTATIVE. PURCHASER MUST GIVE WRITTEN NOTICE OF CANCELLATION TO THE DEALER.''

Anything similar in VT? If we do not reach an agreement, what are my chances in Small Claims Court?


Asked on 10/12/08, 2:55 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

Re: Car Deposit on Used Car

There is a good chance that this may be governed by VT law. Unless the transaction was made in Mass., or you can use the long arm statute to reach the seller, this is the wrong state.

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Answered on 10/12/08, 9:34 pm
JOHN TATOIAN LAW OFFICE OF JOHN A. TATOIAN ESQ.*Licensed Only in Massachusetts

Re: Car Deposit on Used Car

AS I am not licensed to practice law in Vermont, I wouldn't be able to give you an answer.:((

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Answered on 10/22/08, 11:33 am


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