I need an attorney referral for litigation against a broker
- Thread starter glennm
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- Mar 10, 2004
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I would not know who to refer you to. Sounds more like you have an argument with your surveyor as that is who's job it is to confirm the specs on the boat, assuming you hired one. Otherwise its up to you.
Dancin Dave
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"caveat emptor" let the buyer beware!
That's a great first post. Can I be your friend?
Four Suns said:
Play nice now Gary :lol: :smt043 :lol: I was thinking the same thing.
- Oct 6, 2006
- 12,155
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- 1996 450DA
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- 3116 Caterpillars
Well.........I think it is a legitimate question, however, unless he is looking for a lawyer to sue under admiralty law a boating forum is probably not going to get him an answer he needs. He probably needs to see a general civil attorney in the location where he wishes to bring suit.
Unless there is someone like Jim that is familiar with the law reguarding brokerage arrangements or agency, about all he will get here is some second guessing.
Sorry...............
Unless there is someone like Jim that is familiar with the law reguarding brokerage arrangements or agency, about all he will get here is some second guessing.
Sorry...............
- Nov 12, 2006
- 5,334
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- 1999 Sea Ray 330DA
Twin 7.4 MPI (310 propshaft HP) V-drives
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- Twin Mercury Marine marinized 7.4L L-29 V8s
Cast iron block w 4-bolt mains
A seller's representations and disclosures are supposed to be truthful. He might have a case. Time to do your due diligence. (Finally do some due diligence?) Call a number of attorneys in your area and interview them. If you have a family attorney, ask for references.
Best regards,
Frank C
Best regards,
Frank C
- Oct 3, 2006
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- 280 Sundancer, Westerbeke MPV generator
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- twin 5.0's w/BIII drives
When we were boat shopping I read a lot of literature and boat ads. Over time I became familiar with one model, the boat I was researching. Many boat ads had errors, all sorts of errors. Even simple things like the boats beam was often incorrect in the ad.
The idea here is to hire a surveyor to check out the boat and give you a written appraisal on the boat and its condition.
If your ‘new engines’ were in an advertisement I don’t think you will win. Most of the ads I see have a disclaimer at the bottom. Even without this it’s likely implied. If it’s in a contract then you have a case.
Did you get a survey?
The idea here is to hire a surveyor to check out the boat and give you a written appraisal on the boat and its condition.
If your ‘new engines’ were in an advertisement I don’t think you will win. Most of the ads I see have a disclaimer at the bottom. Even without this it’s likely implied. If it’s in a contract then you have a case.
Did you get a survey?
- Feb 4, 2007
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- 1996 450DA, TNT, Caribe dink w/15hp OB.
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Frank, this thread is a year old. a spammer brought it back to life.
- Nov 12, 2006
- 5,334
- Boat Info
- 1999 Sea Ray 330DA
Twin 7.4 MPI (310 propshaft HP) V-drives
- Engines
- Twin Mercury Marine marinized 7.4L L-29 V8s
Cast iron block w 4-bolt mains
Darned spammers. I didn't even check the date
rondds
Well-Known Member
- Oct 3, 2006
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Does anyone know a good "slip and fall" lawyer in the NJ area. Threre's going to be a class action suit by all the people whose feelings Gary has hurt. :smt089
I'd also like to say that I agree with Juan Chan Wong's thoughts above.
I'd also like to say that I agree with Juan Chan Wong's thoughts above.