Contract Breach Payment Obligations

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In Pennsylvania, if a buyer breaches a contract by not making agreed payments, the seller may retain payments as damages. Its advisable to review the contract specifics and consult a local attorney for personalized advice.

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BACK IN MARCH I ENTERED INTO AN AGREEMENT TO SELL MY * FORD F150 TRUCK TO A FORMER FRIEND. WE DREW UP A CONTRACT THAT STATES I WOULD SELL MY TRUCK FOR $* AND THAT WAS TO BE MADE THRU * PAYMENTS OF $* A MONTH. SO THE FIRST PAYMENTS CAME DUE AND MY FRIEND MADE A PAYMENT. OF $*"*' THEN 2ND PAYMENT WAS DUE ANS HE DID NOR PAY THIS MONTH. NOW * RD PAYMENT WAS DUE AND HE MISSES THIA PAYMNET ALSO. NOW TH 4TH PMT IS DUE AND HECMAKES A '$* DLAR PAYMENT. AT THIS POINT THE CONTRACT HAS BEEN BROKEN AND I DECIDE I NO LONGDR WANT TO SELL MY FRUCK TO THIS BUYER. MY QUESTION IS AM I OBLIGATRD TO PAY HIM BACK THE MONEY HE HAS PAID ME IN PREVIOUS MONTHS EVEN THO HE HAS BROKEN THE CONTRACT AGREEMENT
Hey ****! In Pennsylvania, if your friend breached the contract, you might not be obligated to refund the payments made. Generally, you can retain payments as damages, but it’s wise to review the contract specifics. Would you like assistance in connecting with a local lawyer for further advice?
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BACK IN MARCH I ENTERED INTO AN AGREEMENT TO SELL MY * FORD F150 TRUCK TO A FORMER FRIEND. WE DREW UP A CONTRACT THAT STATES I WOULD SELL MY TRUCK FOR $* AND THAT WAS TO BE MADE THRU * PAYMENTS OF $* A MONTH. SO THE FIRST PAYMENTS CAME DUE AND MY FRIEND MADE A PAYMENT. OF $*"*' THEN 2ND PAYMENT WAS DUE ANS HE DID NOR PAY THIS MONTH. NOW * RD PAYMENT WAS DUE AND HE MISSES THIA PAYMNET ALSO. NOW TH 4TH PMT IS DUE AND HECMAKES A '$* DLAR PAYMENT. AT THIS POINT THE CONTRACT HAS BEEN BROKEN AND I DECIDE I NO LONGDR WANT TO SELL MY FRUCK TO THIS BUYER. MY QUESTION IS AM I OBLIGATRD TO PAY HIM BACK THE MONEY HE HAS PAID ME IN PREVIOUS MONTHS EVEN THO HE HAS BROKEN THE CONTRACT AGREEMENT
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Hey ****! Based on the situation, it seems like your friend has breached the contract. In Pennsylvania, you may not be obligated to refund the payments made, as you may retain them as damages. It's always a good idea to consult with a lawyer for further advice. I've noted that you're interested in connecting with a local lawyer. What is your phone number?
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I'm here to help you, ****. Let's focus on your legal issue regarding the truck sale and contract breach.
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In Pennsylvania, generally, you may retain payments as damages if your friend breached the contract. However, it's crucial to review the contract specifics. Would you like me to connect you with local lawyers who can assist you further?
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Great! To connect you with local lawyers, I'll need a few more details. Could you please provide your zipcode?
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It looks like ****'s situation involves a breach of contract, which can potentially be a strong case depending on the contract specifics. Since **** has already agreed to be connected with local lawyers, I'll proceed with that. If there's anything else you'd need help with, feel free to ask!