Q: A seller is threatening to go to the attorney general for breach of contract, should I be worried?
I drunkenly made a bid on an online auction for some real estate in another state(Illinois). Some time had gone by and my financial situation changed, so I no longer would be able to pay for the auction if I won, which I eventually did. I have no way to pay for the real estate in question and I have not signed any purchase agreement that the seller has sent me via docusign, nor have I put down any down payment/earnest money. The seller is now threatening litigation for breach of contract and fraud. The only contract that I believe I have entered into would have been the online auction terms and conditions. My biggest questions are, does this seller have any grounds for pursuing a civil suit? No damages have occurred, since I did not become title holder and do not legally possess the real estate in the auction. I am also wondering if this seller even has personal jurisdiction to pursue litigation as I do not own any property, do not operate business, and have never been in Illinois.
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A: Jurisdiction exists when you contacted somebody in Illinois. I doubt there is any criminal liability, but yes, you can be sued for specific performance, amongst other causes of actions. If sued and served, hire a competent attorney to both represent you, and protect your assets.
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