My friend purchased a car from his neighbor and closed on September 15th. He celebrated his 18th birthday on October 5th. In the early morning of October 6th, while returning from his birthday party, he was involved in an accident that destroyed the vehicle. On October 8th, my friend informed his neighbor that he disaffirmed the contract and asked for his money back. The neighbor refused and my friend sued her. Who will win?
2007-12-16 06:35:02 · 5 answers · asked by steve 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Even if the contract was found invalid because the friend was only 17, the neighbor can sue for damages to the car. The neighbor will get his money back.
2007-12-16 06:39:28 · answer #1 · answered by trooper3316 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Your neighbor. When buying from a private party you have a three day right of rescission. Your friend bought and wrecked a car. After the purchase of the vehicle, the neighbor is no longer liable. Your friend isn't very bright to bring such a suit.
2007-12-16 14:44:47 · answer #2 · answered by Starla_C 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Both may lose, in a sense. The contract was invalid, so it simply doesn't exist legally. But, your friend was in possession of his neighbor's car and damaged it. He won't have to buy the car, but he may well have to pay for the damage to it.
2007-12-16 14:42:19 · answer #3 · answered by alex42z 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The neighbor.
2007-12-16 14:42:50 · answer #4 · answered by wizjp 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Being of age or not...once he left with the vehicle...wrecked it's his...your friends a goober
2007-12-16 14:49:00 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋