Deadbeat "friend"

[Rhiannontex]

What is the name of your state? Texas

I hope this is the right section for this question. About a year ago I made the mistake of letting a friend sell some items for me on EBay. It was totally stupid of me, especially since I never got an agreement in writing from him. It was strictly verbal. It wasn't junk items either. The items in question were boxed Barbies, numerous porcelain figurines and numerous books. I have several questions. 1. Is a verbal contract as binding as a written one? The terms we agreed on were quite specific. 2. If I have a leg to stand on, would it be possible to obtain the sale information from EBay? Any and all help would be appreciated.

 

[Rhiannontex]

It's been several days since I posted. Can't anyone out there give me some information?

 

[Rhiannontex]

*sigh* I thought this was a place to get legal advice. Was I mistaken?

 

[stephenk]

Go to EBay and look up your friend's username. Then look up his sales history. If you find your items you will then know how much he sold them for.

 

[Rhiannontex]

I know how much some of the items sold for. The problem is that I'm going to have to subpoena Ebay for his history, since it's been almost a year since they were sold. My question still remains, is a verbal contract binding?

 

[ceara19]

I know how much some of the items sold for. The problem is that I'm going to have to subpoena Ebay for his history, since it's been almost a year since they were sold. My question still remains, is a verbal contract binding?

Only if you can PROVE that you have a verbal contract with the other party. (In other words - no).

 

[Rhiannontex]

Thank you, that's the kind of information I needed. I'm trying to get a sworn affidavit from a person who knows the terms of the deal I made with my friend and who is a first hand witness. Wish me luck.