I purchased a car from a mechanic I know. He gave me a receipt stating that within two days I would have the car. It’s been 65 days and still no car. Everytime I contact him about picking it up he always has an excuse as to why I can’t come get it. Then r
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I purchased a car from a mechanic I know. He gave me a receipt stating that within two days I would have the car. It’s been 65 days and still no car. Everytime I contact him about picking it up he always has an excuse as to why I can’t come get it. Then r
I purchased a car from a mechanic I
know. He gave me a receipt stating that
within two days I would have the car.
It’s been 65 days and still no car.
Everytime I contact him about picking
it up he always has an excuse as to why
I can’t come get it. Then recently he
just stopped answering my calls and
texts. How do I get my money back
Asked on December 28, 2016 under Business Law, Tennessee
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
You sue him for breach of contract--for violating his agreement (as memorandized in the receipt) as to when the work would be done. Agreements or contracts, even ones shown more "informally," as on a receipt (rather than in a formal contract) are legally enforceable in court. You sue him for your money back and you can also sue for the return of the car itself. If the mechanic is an LLC or corporation, you sue the LLC or corporation; otherwise, you sue him personally.
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