If I purchased an engine for an automobile 2 years ago and the engine was never properlt installed, can I hold the company negligent?
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If I purchased an engine for an automobile 2 years ago and the engine was never properlt installed, can I hold the company negligent?
Asked on July 15, 2012 under Business Law, California
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you believe that they violated their agreement to service or perform work on the engine by not performing such work adequately, you may be able to bring a legal action. If there was a written agreement, you have up to four years to being a lawsuit for its breach; but if it was just an oral (or verbal) agreement, you only have 2 years, and may be out of time. Note that you would need to prove that they did the work and that they did the work inadequately to win; you'd likely need an expert witness (e.g. a mechanic) to testify on your side.
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