Q: Can I sue if a house I was to buy with closing date was cancelled due to one party injuring themselves.
I was set to buy a house in NJ. The couple were getting a divorce and they accepted everything. We had a closing date but husband left state 2 weeks prior and did not sign final paper work. He got in an accident and has brain damage. Wife cancelled agreement to purchase. She had given permission to move property in and then cancelled in process of move. I want to recoup all move costs and for frustration. I am 100% disabled vet.
A: One needs to be competent to sign a legal document. You did not describe the extent of the injury. An action to appoint a guardian would be required if the injury made it impossible for the seller to be deemed unable to understand the nature or terms of the documents to be signed in order to complete the sale. The time involved in having a guardian appointed could be lengthy. I believe that you should discuss this issue with the attorney representing you in the sale. A demand letter could be sent to the sellers asking for compensation for the damages you suffered.
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