I've been attempting to liquidate my mothers estate and have been having lawn sales of the smaller items that auctions don't want. A friend advised me to throw away any electric operated items, even if they work (like toasters, electric blankets, heating pads, etc.), and not sell them. I asked her why and she said something to the effect that if someone buys an item and it shorts out and burns down their house or gives them a shock (or worse), I could be held liable. Is this true?
2007-10-04 02:39:26 · 8 answers · asked by debodun 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Your friend is correct. In this lawsuit-happy modern society, you can be sued for ANYTHING! The people bringing the suit would probably have a good case if they can prove your appliance caused their distress. A caveat - some people make their living by suing others. They are sharp operators and know all the angles. They look out for situations like this. Better be safe than sorry.
2007-10-04 02:46:19 · answer #1 · answered by kapustafooz 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In today's sue happy world I would tend to agree. I have had garage sales in the past where we sold some electronic,and electrical appliances. Keep an extension cord handy for the folks to try out what you're selling and post a sign that says all items as is, no warranties.
2007-10-04 02:50:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not just donate them to a place where they sell secondhand items, I'm sure they'll check them over before they sell them, or sometimes they sell it the way it is. But if you have a sign put up at your garage sale SOLD AS IS ( take a picture of your sign and the items, for proof incase you need it in the future) then they probably can't come back on you for anything.
2007-10-04 02:51:43 · answer #3 · answered by 24Special 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you have to be carefull. If you had an item for sale at $35 and someone bought it for $35 then you could be liable. however if they looked at it and said give you $25 and they bought it at $25 then you are not liable, what ever was wrong with it is the reason the price was dropped.
this can apply to a house sale, car or anything. However does not apply at auctions.
This is a principle i am pointing out here....
2007-10-04 02:51:36 · answer #4 · answered by chezzrob 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think person could sue you for selling them a faulty toaster. i personally like garage selling and i see electrical stuff all the time. when i sell something electrical - i reassure them it work, and if they want to check it out - i always have an extension cord handy.
2007-10-04 02:50:14 · answer #5 · answered by confussed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be careful with those coffe mugs too because they might spill ot coffee on someoen and that would be your fault!
Don't sell any marbles a kid might swallw, or a glass that someone might get drunk from.
Or a piece of paper someone might use to make a threatening note!
2007-10-04 05:54:53 · answer #6 · answered by Barry C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you ought to ebay them. placed up an advert on your nearby food market/keep/placed up place of work, they regularly have observe boards for this. in case you have a "Scot-advert" or something comparable on your area, you ought to sell your products there. this is a newspaper that human beings promote particularly lots something.
2016-12-17 16:56:13 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO its not true.
if I buy a toaster and I kill myself somehow with it. It MAY be the MANUFACTURERS fault but not the store I bought it from.
SO your friend is kinda dumb so is this guy ^^^^
2007-10-04 02:47:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋