Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Washington

I own and operate an equine breeding and training property. I had a friend/partner that had several horses on my facility and purchased a large quantity of hay and had it delivered to my storage. I assumed it had been paid for. It had not. It was purchased on credit. This was approx. a year ago. The "friend" has disappeared and I am being threatened with a law suit and a lien on my property, if I don't make payment on this debt. I was not a cosigner on the transaction, nor was it made in the name of my business. Am I liable and will I need to retain a lawyer? Does this hay co. have a legal case against me or my business? I very much appreciate any advise you might give. Thank you. Leigh


Asked on 1/20/10, 7:56 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Ann Sattler Aiken, St. Louis & Siljeg, P.S.

I'm sorry to say, but it depends on the circumstances. You say "friend/partner"...was it a business partner? If the business partner had apparent authority to order for your business and the hay was then delivered to your business, the hay company may have a claim. It is worth discussing with a lawyer, or you can wait and see they sue you and then find one. But act quickly then as you have a short time to answer a complaint.

DISCLAIMER: this is not legal advice and should not be relied upon as such.

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Answered on 1/25/10, 10:34 am


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