Belt Auction

What do you understand by 'vehicle will be sold as is were is? (Details below)?

The following information appeared in a daily newspaper. Property Services, No.56Newpark Sale town Public Auction Sale On January 25,2002 at 10:00 a.m. i will offer for sale on the date and at the place mentioned above the following vehicle: One 1999 Toyota Mini Bus Terms of Sale: (1) Strictly cash on the fall of the hammer. (2) Vehicle on view on the morning of the sale. (3) Vehicle will be sold as is where is. Tom who lived twenty miles away. drove to the address on the date specified with the intention of purchasing the minibus. On arrival he was told by the auctioneer that the bus was no longer available and was removed from the items to be auctioned. Tom became furious, threatened to sue fro breach of contract and demanded a refund of his traveling expenses.

Public Comments

1. Any "reasonable person" would assume that the words "Vehicle will be sold as is where is" will be sold in the condition as presented. The question as to why Tom would sue for breach of contract, because no contract exists. An offer has been made but has been withdrawn; therefore no acceptance has been made ergo there is no contract. If anything this shows a fault with the character of Tom who upon finding that he did not get his way, acts petulantly like a little child.