QUESTION
Can I use emails as a binding contract?
Asked on Jun 14th, 2016 on Breach of Contract - Pennsylvania
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I offered a swimming pool for free on Craig's List. Come and remove it and it's your's. I chose someone who said he would take care of it. After two months and taking half of the swimming, he said nevermind, I don't want it. Left a mess. Can I sue in Small Claims for the cost of removal? I have before and after pictures as well as the emails.
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I would suggest that you first look at the terms of service for Craigslist to see what it says, if anything, about whether offers and acceptances are binding agreements for users of that service. If it says nothing, then perhaps you have a claim but I'd ask this: if noone responded to your offer, wouldn't you be in the same situation, i.e. having to remove the pool yourself? Unless the person who removed 1/2 of the pool damaged your property in some way, I don't think you'll be successful with your claim. However, you can certainly file with the DJ and see what happens. Maybe by filing, this person will complete the job.
Answered on Jun 22nd, 2016 at 6:33 AM