Legal Question in Consumer Law in Maine

vehicle sale

Back in september of 2006 I sold a

1988 Jeep Wrangler to an older man

and his wife. I told him about the

problems I knew (just replaced the

starter, and the floor boards were

rusty and seriously needed work).

He said he understood it was an

older vehicle, and since he was

handy with working on them, no big

deal. After I held the $ for about a

month and a half, I deemed that it

was all ok. just yesterday (feb 26th)

I got a nasty email from him telling

me that I knew about other

problems that the jeep had (he

relplaced the starter again, the

engine head blew, and the plow is

dying). and is threatening sue me,

because of these problems if I do not

replay him the $2000 He bought it

for, plus his starter and towing

expenses. Right on the title is says

sold AS IS. Does he have any

standing? Am I at all liable? What

should I do? thanks.


Asked on 2/27/07, 6:42 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
David Anderson Anderson Business Law LLC

Re: vehicle sale

Other than the title reference, was there any other written documentation along with the sale?

Why did you "hold" the money for over a month? Was there some condition riding on cashing the check?

If you are not a DEALER and it was truly an "AS IS" sale, you are on firm ground. I would write a strongly worded letter on your behalf for a flat fee, but a written contract at the time of sale is always a good idea.

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Answered on 2/27/07, 8:07 am


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