Q: I had a guy that come to buy my snowmobile before any title was signed or a bill of sale was filled out he drove away,
He never returned the following day to do the paperwork as was planned, I ten informed him I wanted to cancel the sale and return his money and take my snowmobile. At that point he dropped all communication. Is a short text conversation considered legally binding contract between us? If so I believe he broke the contract in a few ways
A: A text might more likely serve to support the existence of a contract rather than being a self-standing written contract, which could often involve additional requirements. An attorney would probably want to know more about all communications in the transaction. One option could be to reach out to local attorneys to discuss your best options -either using an attorney, or handling a civil case yourself. Good luck
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