Q: I agreed to sell a car, have text stating “sold” on my way, after we agreed to price. He cancelled. Can I sue?
We negotiated a price, I sent multiple pictures of everything on the SUV. We waited for hours and he didn’t show. He met all the requirements per Florida law for agreeing to purchase. I missed others from buying due to his agreement. Everything is documented via text. I live in Florida, he’s from SC. Since then, he’s made statements and had others text me about the vehicle being a rust bucket. It is not rusty and I have the pictures to prove it.
A: Would have to see documents and correspondence, but it seems that you can sue for breach of contract.
A: You can always attempt to sue. I have concerns about your ability to prove that a binding contract was formed, as I am sure that he will claim that he wanted to visually inspect the vehicle before he made his final decision. I understand the frustration that you feel, but I suggest that you count the cost before you embark on a lawsuit to sue for specific performance based upon text messages and no written signed contract.
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