If the third party buyer takes for substantially equivalent value and had no notice of the prior purchase deal, the third party buyer would have good title; if third party buyer did not purchase for value or had actual or constructive notice of the prior purchase deal, the third party's title would be voidable in a suit to seek specific enforcement of the purchase and sale
contract against the seller.
Not exact matches
The equipment becomes the property of the purchaser on delivery, but the
seller holds a mortgage claim
against it until the amount specified in the
contract is paid.
Margin accounts are a big part of buying and selling futures
contracts, which allow buyers and
sellers to protect themselves
against price volatility.
In this way, buyers and
sellers are protected
against the possibility of
contract default.
On the other hand, does the buyer have any protection
against the
seller breaking the
contract?
Under the Civil Code's sales
contract regime, the statutory «quality» warranty imposed on
sellers essentially takes the form of a warranty
against «latent» defects (Articles 1726 and ff.
Energenics & Neuftec v Hazarika [2014] EWHC 1845 (Ch) resisting claims for damages based on breach of
contract and breach of fiduciary duty
against the
seller of a Dominican company.
Successfully represented a worldwide
seller of sports nutrition products in an action
against a
contract manufacturer and formulator of a protein drink after the product had to be withdrawn from the market due to contamination in the manufacturing process.
This is different because some states require privity of
contract - meaning that only the original buyer can exercise the warranty and they can only exercise
against the
seller.
(2) If the
contract involves carriage of the goods, the
seller may dispatch the goods on terms whereby the goods, or documents controlling their disposition, will not be handed over to the buyer except
against payment of the price.
When the Buyer was unable to secure financing to complete the purchase and thus terminating the
contract between the parties, the
Sellers brought a lawsuit
against the Buyer, the Buyer's representative, and the representative's brokerage, arguing that the Buyer had not acted in good faith in her efforts to secure financing and the Buyer's representative had not forwarded the Amendment to the Lender.
But ask your attorney whether you have any legal courseof action
against the
seller under your listing
contract.
The moral of the story is: if you don't offer enough commission (co-op) and there is a shortfall
against what a buyer under
contract has agreed to pay, it's a problematic situation that can cost
seller's more money than they were hoping to save!
The
contract between the
seller and purchaser is recorded
against the title deed in the deeds office.
Depending on your state law, there may be a contractual right of action
against the
seller because the cooperative commission appeared in the listing
contract.
Buyers should also ask to receive proof (receipts or
contracts) of any preventive measures
against termites taken by the
sellers.
First, exclusive buyer agency agreements are
contracts that are enforceable in a court just as listing agreements are enforceable
against sellers.
If for whatever reason Brokerage B does not receive it's commission, it has no recourse
against the
seller — the listing
contract is between Brokerage A and the
seller.
In Bartsas Realty, Inc. v. Nash, the Supreme Court of Nevada reviewed the dismissal of a broker's claims
against a property
seller for: (1) tortious interference with
contract; (2) breach of oral agreement; and (3) fraud.
«The selling salesperson has egg on her face now and the buyer is upset, but she has no remedy
against the
seller nor any ability to get out of or even renegotiate the sales
contract.»
The Supreme Court of Rhode Island has decided whether a purchaser can bring a lawsuit
against a
seller of real estate and its representatives when the purchaser discovers, following the closing, that a purchase
contract contingency could not be met.
The Buyers brought a lawsuit
against the
Seller alleging failure to disclose, misrepresentation, breach of
contract, and negligence.
The court stated that «it can not make for
sellers a better or more sensible contract than the one they made for themselves,» and added that even if the court found an ambiguity in the contract, the ambiguity would be construed against the Sellers because their real estate salesperson had provided the form co
sellers a better or more sensible
contract than the one they made for themselves,» and added that even if the court found an ambiguity in the
contract, the ambiguity would be construed
against the
Sellers because their real estate salesperson had provided the form co
Sellers because their real estate salesperson had provided the form
contract.
Kling Real Estate, Ltd. v. DePalma (306 A.D. 2d 445)- summary judgment motion dismissing broker's complaint affirmed; broker's suit for commission based upon two binder agreements fails where unilateral modification of the proposed
contracts of sale by the prospective purchasers constituted a counter offer which the
seller rejected; no cause of action exists for commission
against buyer in second transaction where
sellers agreed to pay the brokerage commission
Werner v. Katal Country Club (234 A.D. 2d 659)- broker may recover a commission in the absence of being the procuring cause in a transaction where the
seller terminates the broker's activities in bad faith and as a mere device to escape the payment of the commission; triable issue of fact exists as to
seller's bad faith where
seller engaged in direct negotiations with buyer and withdrew proposed
contract indicating broker was the procuring cause and inserting himself as procuring cause after broker refused to reduce his commission; cause of action
against attorney under Judiciary Law § 487 (1).
Stephens v. Sponholz (251 A.D. 2d 1061)- purchaser's causes of action
against seller for fraud and negligent misrepresentation stand; the «as is» and general merger clauses of the purchase agreement are not specific disclaimers and do not preclude a cause of action based upon fraud in the inducement of the
contract; issues of fact remain as to whether
seller made express fraudulent representations concerning water in the basement of the house or actively concealed the problem and whether purchaser could have discovered the defect by the exercise of reasonable diligence.
Delano v. Umbreit (10 Misc.3 d 1054A)-- cause of action exists
against seller in fraud where
seller elects not to provide PCDS and provides $ 500.00 credit and after such election makes a false representation about the heating system and concealed the true condition of the heating system (
seller installed dummy heating vents in walls, lied about it post
contract and later admitted knowing about the subterfuge).
Troiano v. Tuccio (227 A.D. 2d 467)- fraud; disclaimer provision in sales
contract between purchaser and
seller does not inure to benefit of broker; complaint
against broker alleging broker fraudulently induced purchaser to purchase property is reinstated.
Bichoupan v. Bichoupan (251 A.D. 2d 613)- buyer commences action
against broker for misrepresentation as to legal use of premises; broker commences third party action
against the
seller for indemnification, asserting that
seller represented the property to be a legal four - family dwelling in the listing agreement; third party complaint dismissed as
seller made no representation in the
contract of sale concerning the status of the property and did not authorize the broker to make any such representation with respect to the property.
Venezia v. Coldwell Banker Sammis Realty (270 A.D. 2d 480)- buyer's action
against seller for fraud for failing to disclose toxic contamination of untapped ground water beneath the property and surrounding area dismissed; cause of action
against brokers severed; buyer's claim of fraud
against seller was extinguished upon closing as a result of specific merger clause in
contract of sale; moreover, buyer's failed to allege that
seller made any representation about the condition of the land's subsurface or groundwater and did not allege that
seller engaged in concealment or otherwise deceitful conduct designed to prevent the discovery of such contamination;
seller is under no duty to speak; salesperson of one of the defendant real estate agencies represented to buyer that the house was in good condition
The best way to deal with it when you find a home you love is to present your best offer as touched on in # 18, let the
Seller know how you feel about their home as discussed in # 13, make sure you got # 2 covered, make sure all your «t's» are crossed and «i's» are dotted, your conditions noted in
contract are favorable in the
Seller's eye's and you then just might have a fighting chance
against the Cash King, particularly if they present a low ball offer because they think Cash is King.
The Buyer filed a multicount lawsuit
against the Buyer's Representative, Listing Broker, and the
Seller alleging violations of the state's property condition disclosure law, fraud, breach of
contract, negligence, and deceptive trade practices.
The allegations
against the
Seller were for breach of
contract, misrepresentation, and intentional infliction of emotional distress, while it was alleged that the Brokerage breached the state's unfair or deceptive trade practices act («Act»).
The Buyers spent over $ 20,000 remedying these problems and then filed a lawsuit
against the
Sellers alleging breach of
contract and fraud.
Moreover, pre marketing is a breach of the listing
contract, making it easier for a
seller to pursue a claim
against a listing agent who is knowingly promoting a «coming soon» listing.
Here, the
seller may have not only a breach of
contract claim
against the buyer but also a complaint about the broker with the licensing board (as well as a legal claim
against the broker).
Where the deposit money is not replaced, the
seller must be fully advised of the situation and advised to obtain legal advice as to whether or not the
contract is still binding and whether or not the
seller has a claim
against the buyer.
«While I agree with the Supreme Court that... in his pursuit of a legal remedy for fraudulent misrepresentation
against the
seller, plaintiff hasn't a ghost of a chance, I am nevertheless moved by the spirit of equity to allow the buyer to seek rescission of the
contract of sale and recovery of his downpayment...
Closing Disclosure statement - details all funds changing hands between the buyer and
seller Truth in Lending statement - a final summary of the terms of your loan Mortgage note - a legal obligation to repay the lender according to stated terms Deed of trust - the legal transfer of ownership; gives the lender a claim
against your home if you fail to meet the terms of the mortgage note Affidavits - any binding statements by the buyer or
seller Riders - any
contract amendments that impact your rights Any additional documents required in your state