Update
I agreed to give back the money to the buyer today but they said they are proceeding with the civil suit anyway. Nothing I could really say at that point. I wonder what the judge will say when I tell him I tried to meet to give it back.
I understand I made mistakes and the buyer did as well. I'm not in the business of taking anyone's money for no reason like this. I want them to keep their word and buy the car. I've had deposits given to me on many occasions for past vehicle sales with no problems or threats or anything like...
Vehicle buyer put down $200 towards the agreed price on a vehicle I'm selling. A relative of mine took them on a test drive and accepted the deposit on my behalf because I was at work. I disclosed everything wrong with the vehicle and we agreed on a price. My relative drafted up a quick receipt...