A client called and wanted us to locate 8-10 team roping horses to look at for possible purchase. A friend went with us to evaluate 4 horses. He purchased these a week later. He then went to the auction and bought 6 more for them to see. The customer then called and said he was not going to be able to come and see the horses and to stop looking. NOW this former friend wants us to buy all ten horses. He claims that we were partners in this deal, since he bought them for our customer. Neither us nor our customer ever said buy them. We locate horses for people all the time and if they want to purchase, that is their decision. Then we get a commission from the sale from the seller. Do you think he has a legal leg to stand on, since he has threatened a lawsuit? We have offered to help him sell them, but he is demanding all of his money now.
2007-01-06 12:22:13 · 7 answers · asked by Paint Pony 5 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
No agreement was ever made to buy his horses. Nothing signed saying we were partners. He got thought he was going to let us pick the horses, buy them, and then when our customers got here, sell them for a huge profit. Just being greedy. He owns a lot of mediocre horses, and has always been envious that we have sold our horses for decent money. But we also spend a lot of time and money fitting and training where he does not.
2007-01-06 13:53:41 · update #1
1st question - did you sign anything stating that *you* were going to buy the horses?
2nd question - did you sign anything stating that you will guarantee that you will find a buyer?
If you answered no to both of those questions, relax, he doesn't have a leg to stand on.
2007-01-06 12:28:42 · answer #1 · answered by Sky 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's very strange.
To me it sounds like he knows he made a mistake in buying them so suddenly and without any sort of deal from the client. And now he wants his money back.
Unless you signed in to a contract stating you would purchase anything, or had a verbal agreement, you are not responsible for his actions and compensating them.
2007-01-06 20:32:37 · answer #2 · answered by ljn331 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's his fault. Locating is completely different than buying. So if he wants to take you to court, let him. I'm sure you'll win.
2007-01-06 20:29:41 · answer #3 · answered by Jessica W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say "No, of course not!"
But before this guy causes any more trouble, get in touch will a lawyer, preferably one well versed in equine law, and get his opinion.
2007-01-07 00:20:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if nothing was sign then there is nothing he can do. if he takes u to court, he wont win. especially if the customer sides with u
2007-01-07 14:57:08 · answer #5 · answered by kooneyedkellie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you are safe let it go
2007-01-08 01:11:08 · answer #6 · answered by kvn_klng 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO
2007-01-06 20:34:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋