What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Nebraska
Hi, I have an possible legal issue that I'm hoping someone may be able to help me with! I recently purchased a used sofa and recliner from a posting off Craigslist (first mistake and never again!) and came into an issue with the poster. We payed and received a very basic Bill of Sale (I sell this sofa...etc) on Weds. The poster asked us if we could remove the furniture by Sunday because they were receiving new furniture on Monday. We arranged a UHaul and my fiancee, his 18 yr old cousin and myself arrived on Saturday to pick the items up at 5 pm. I stayed in our vehicle to watch our 2 yr old daughter while my fiancee and his cousin moved the items from their home. This issue is this, at 7 pm my fiancee recieved a text message from the woman stating "My husband is concerned about the chunck missing from the counter when the couch hit it. I sent you a pic" with a photo following this message. When I asked both men if they hit her counter, they both replied that they knocked over a kitchen chair that may or may not have hit the counter. They swore they did not touch the counter with the sofa. I can't tell from the photo how large or the severity of this damage. I am suspiscous of this because the one time I entered the home to look at the furniture, I don't recall the kitchen counters being anywhere near the are where the items would of moved thru. Also, I did thank the lady for her time and the opportunity to purchase the furniture. At that time, she made no mention of anything that occured during the move. If I had the funds to replace a countertop, I would not be buying used furniture off Craigslist. I am a full-time mom and student, as well as working full-time. My concerns are this:
1) How do I repond to the message to not admit guilt?
2) Is there a legal case here? Can they take me to court on this issue?
Thank you in advance for any advice on this issue!What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
Hi, I have an possible legal issue that I'm hoping someone may be able to help me with! I recently purchased a used sofa and recliner from a posting off Craigslist (first mistake and never again!) and came into an issue with the poster. We payed and received a very basic Bill of Sale (I sell this sofa...etc) on Weds. The poster asked us if we could remove the furniture by Sunday because they were receiving new furniture on Monday. We arranged a UHaul and my fiancee, his 18 yr old cousin and myself arrived on Saturday to pick the items up at 5 pm. I stayed in our vehicle to watch our 2 yr old daughter while my fiancee and his cousin moved the items from their home. This issue is this, at 7 pm my fiancee recieved a text message from the woman stating "My husband is concerned about the chunck missing from the counter when the couch hit it. I sent you a pic" with a photo following this message. When I asked both men if they hit her counter, they both replied that they knocked over a kitchen chair that may or may not have hit the counter. They swore they did not touch the counter with the sofa. I can't tell from the photo how large or the severity of this damage. I am suspiscous of this because the one time I entered the home to look at the furniture, I don't recall the kitchen counters being anywhere near the are where the items would of moved thru. Also, I did thank the lady for her time and the opportunity to purchase the furniture. At that time, she made no mention of anything that occured during the move. If I had the funds to replace a countertop, I would not be buying used furniture off Craigslist. I am a full-time mom and student, as well as working full-time. My concerns are this:
1) How do I repond to the message to not admit guilt?
2) Is there a legal case here? Can they take me to court on this issue?
Thank you in advance for any advice on this issue!What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?