Warranty wording?

[BeckyD]

I'm in the proces of having a potential horse vetted, and the vet suggested that I get a warranty from the vendor as regards vices, performance etc...what exactly *is* a warranty and what should it say? What sort of things should it cover?

I'd really appreciate help with this!

 

[Breezesbenefactor]

A warranty is a statement of fact that form part of the contract. You have a contract when you purchase a horse (offer & acceptance) however, you can back yourself up further by adding in additional detailing which is more specific and thorough to the business at hand.

In your case I imagine you're looking for a performance warranty how this would stand up in the event of a dispute I wouldn't know.

Though part of the warranty agreement is that all the information is disclosed this forms the basis of the conditions you add into your agreement.

Probably doesn't help but I'd be tempted to write down all the bits and bobs to do with your horse e.g it hasn't been lame, it is 9 years old etc etc in a document you draft up yourself. A warranty does require a legal hand (I stand to be corrected on this point)

 

[mlm]

i had recently bought a horse with false papers. luckily enough i had a warranty/receipt that stated horse name,sex, age, size, sold with no known vices and fully passperted and vetted. i was able to get my money back staright away because of this. a little tip my vet told me when you have a horse vetted they do not always check microchip make sure when booking a vetting you ask them to bring a scanner with them. then check microchip with passport

 

[the watcher]

'A warranty does require a legal hand (I stand to be corrected on this point) '

It is just a written confirmation of the points the vendor has made during the sale, which are written down and they are asked to sign..and a great checklist for the buyer, and you can include anything..specify vices, handling methods used (for example to question is it a snaffle ride, they might reply yes but not tested in all environments and might need more for hunting)

Only needs to be signed by vendor and purchaser although an independent signature would be great.

This is a good basis for a sale, and will remind purchasers of all the questions they should be asking and is admissible in civil court or could form the basis for claims for refunds if a horse is not as warranted.

There will always be those dealers who will sign anything, refuse a refund and laugh at court judgements, of course

 

[juliebrewer]

I sold a coloured last year and the new owner wrote a warrenty which I was more than happy to sign. If the seller is genuine they will have no problems about signing.

 

[BeckyD]

Thanks everyone, that's a great help. I'll draft something up so if he does pass the vet then I can check with the seller that she's happy to sign it. I write down her telephone answers word for word so that sounds like it might be a good place to start.

Thanks everyone! You all know so much

 

[Fahrenheit]

Bet I can guess which dealer that you had the problem with false papers from! Bet its..........................no I can't say it incase its classed as deflaming someone!

Damn slap my wrist mustn't want to tell the truth in the open forum!