Ruth Rookie Gamer?

[BigJJ]

Encouraging a breach of contract, ie. encouraging the seller not to proceed with the formal exchange of bats for cash, may open up the encouraging party to liability - particularly if the other party is a dealer, and is encouraging the seller not to proceed, in order to get in on the deal himself.

Anyone dealing the bat should consult counsel, as they are undoubtedly aware of the sale agreement.

[ruth-gehrig]

Yeah my dad was caught up in a very similar legal situation a few years ago (actually it is still ongoing) and I believe I read in some of the documents it being referred to "contractual interference". In my dads case an item was bought with a check before ownership of item changed hands. The interference was someone else stepped in and saying I will give you more for it. So a new transaction took place (and original uncashed check got returned to initial buyer) interfering with original purchase.

Will this be similar??

[packs]

eBay has terms and conditions that sellers must adhere to and agree to adhere to when they place their items for sale. One of those agreements is a legally binding contract for sale / payment.

[baseball tourist]

Spoke with John Taube at his booth at the National yesterday and the bat is the real deal (I didn't see it) and apparently John is the holder of the bat until the parties (seller and reneged buyer I assume) sort out the next steps.

[esquiresports]

Originally Posted by ruth-gehrig

Yeah my dad was caught up in a very similar legal situation a few years ago (actually it is still ongoing) and I believe I read in some of the documents it being referred to "contractual interference". In my dads case an item was bought with a check before ownership of item changed hands. The interference was someone else stepped in and saying I will give you more for it. So a new transaction took place (and original uncashed check got returned to initial buyer) interfering with original purchase.

Will this be similar??

Yes, this would be similar, if there was a third party who tried to convince the seller not to complete the transaction with the buyer, knowing that there was a binding agreement in place. Of course the buyer could also have a direct claim against the seller for breach of contract. Given the special nature of the item, a claim for specific performance could be sought. That means that rather than monetary damages being awarded, which is by far the most typical remedy, the seller would have to actually complete the sale of the bat to the purchaser.

[VintageGamerN00b]

Now I'm kind of glad I did miss out on it. Sounds like quite a legal headache.

[lefty147]

Anybody have any new information regarding the sale of the bat ?

[MVSNYC]

First i'm hearing of this...incredible story.

[ruth-gehrig]

Any update??