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Seller Withdrawing from the Deal
Q. May I get out of a contract to sell my used car?
A. The same contract laws that govern a new car purchase also
cover a used car purchase.
Again, it depends on the stage of the contracting process and on the contract's
language.
Q. May a court force me to sell my car to a buyer after I have
decided I do not want
to sell?
A. Probably not. In legal jargon, courts try to "leave the
parties as they find them," and
usually will not force a buyer to make a purchase or a seller to sell
an item. If the car is an
antique or unique in some way, however, the court might order the seller
to perform the
contract (specific performance). In cases like this, money damages might
not suffice to
satisfy a buyer who wants your specific car. Because the buyer cannot
reasonably find a
substitute for this car, the seller will have to take the money, and the
buyer will get the car.
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Dealer Versus Private Sale
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