Q: Can I be sued for fraud if someone sent someone to buy somthing I was selling on face book and didn’t get what they want
I was selling some truck axles and the buyer sent a guy to buy them and didn’t tell him not to buy if it had a certain kind of lug nuts. And now he’s not happy with them and wants to sue me for fraud…
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
- (916) 704-3009
- View Profile
- Answered
A:
In this situation, it’s unlikely that you would be sued for fraud unless you intentionally misrepresented the truck axles or concealed important information. Fraud typically involves knowingly providing false information with the intent to deceive someone for personal gain. If the axles were accurately described in your listing and you didn't hide any details, it’s difficult to see how fraud would apply.
However, you could still be liable for a dispute if the buyer feels they did not receive what they expected, especially if there was a misunderstanding. To protect yourself, review the details in your listing and any communication with the buyer to ensure everything was clear about the axles' condition. If there was no specific mention of the lug nuts, it may be a gray area, but it’s important to demonstrate that you acted in good faith.
If the buyer is threatening legal action, it’s a good idea to respond professionally and try to work out the issue amicably, perhaps by offering a return or refund. If the situation escalates, consulting with an attorney can help you understand your rights and how to best protect yourself from any legal claims.
Justia Ask A Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get free answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask A Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between Justia and you, or between any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions and you, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask A Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
