Legal Question in Consumer Law in Virginia
Sales
If you sell an item such as a used washing machine to someone are you liable if the machine floods their house or ruins their clothes.
Asked on 3/21/07, 6:32 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Re: Sales
No, such household items are generally sold AS IS without warranty or guaranty of any kind and the buyer of such items uses them at his or her own risk.
Answered on 3/21/07, 8:41 pm
Ruth Emily Kochard
Ruth Emily Kochard, Counselor at Law
Re: Sales
No implied warranties arise in a sale of used goods by a private seller. However, liability would arise where the terms of the contract expressly warranted the product.
Answered on 3/22/07, 1:20 am
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