Q: When you buy something from someone and they lie to you and give you something else what can i do
I bought a mac mini and the person told me it was a 2010 but when i got home and turn it on it said 2005 can i get my money back legally if i have proof i purchase it from him? And that it was supposed to be 2010 not 2005?
A: Yes, you would argue fraud or misrepresentation occurred so the contract should not be enforced by a court (the contract to buy the computer). Misrepresentations occur when a party says something false such as it is a 2010 mini mac or, to use a classic example, telling a potential buyer that a house is termite-free when it is not.
A: That is the definition of fraud and/or negligent misrepresentation. I would recommend expressing your concerns to the seller first, and using any dispute resolution options available through the forum in which you used to facilitate the transaction. If this is unsuccessful, I would recommend consulting with an attorney individually to discuss your options moving forward.
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