What can we do if we just concluded a private sale of a vehicle and the buyer signed the Bill of Sale and wrote a check but an hour after he left changed his mind?
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What can we do if we just concluded a private sale of a vehicle and the buyer signed the Bill of Sale and wrote a check but an hour after he left changed his mind?
Asked on December 29, 2015 under Business Law, Georgia
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
There is no right for the buyer to change his mind unless the agreement of sale specifically gave him the right to do so. Otherwise, if you already have his money, you may keep it; if he still owes you money and doesn't pay it, you could sue him for breach of contract to get the rest.
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