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Old 06-22-2017, 10:58 PM
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Hi quick question. Im getting sued for selling an atv that apparently was seriously broken. Am i in trouble?
 
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If you weren't aware of any problems or didn't deliberately try to cover up any damage,kinda hard for a buyer or even a judge to hold you responsible especially on a private sale if it was sold as is. Any one can sue someone for just about anything but making a case out of it is another thing. Only ones that win on cases like this are blood sucking lawyers.
 
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Is this a parody thread?
 
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Is this a parody thread?
 
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Like OPT said, the burden of proof will be on the person suing you. Do you have any paperwork that offered any kind of guarantee? More importantly, do they?
 
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Was it broken before or after you sold it? If the buyer broke it that's not on you.
 
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Old 06-23-2017, 09:36 PM
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No warranty. Something broke in the drivetrain. Not sure. Worked fine when i had it
 
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Old 06-24-2017, 09:32 AM
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No warranty. Something broke in the drivetrain. Not sure. Worked fine when i had it
Then don't worry about it. You sold it in good faith with no warranty implied..
 
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Old 06-27-2017, 08:41 AM
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I did sell it with good faith. But the buyer is being very demanding and knows people in the court..
 
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The Bill of Sale should have said "being sold as is" and "without warranty" and should have been signed by both parties...It's also a good idea to have a witness present and have their signature on the document as well...


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