Where have all the gentlemen gone?

[jrdavid68]

Here is a real world example of integrity:
An aquaintence of mine agrees to buy a rare factory race car (one of only 4 they made) from a fellow for $40,000. Before the deal was completed, the seller was offered a lot more ($60K?) by another party but turned it down because he had already said he would sell it to the first party for $40K.

A person of integrity in this situation would not even weigh the idea of going back on his word to make an extra $20K. It just isn't an option.

If you who find this behavior odd/bizarre/poor business/stupid you may consider yourself lacking in integrity. Remind me not to lend you any tools.

-Chris

While I feel my word carries more weight than most of the people I meet these days - reading the above post, I must tell you Chris, don't lend me any tools!

[Paul Franssen]

I'd like to thank Mr. Rich911E for his perfectly clear presentation: QED.

[Wavey]

Originally posted by bb80sc
Aaaaaaack! Someone kill my thread....PLEASE! -B

Brad, I believe if you hit the "edit" button, you will find that you can delete the entire thread since yours is the first message.

Let's see if you're serious.

And ChrisBennett, please tell me where you live - I''ve never met a real living diety.

[ChrisBennet]

Originally posted by Wavey
Brad, I believe if you hit the "edit" button, you will find that you can delete the entire thread since yours is the first message.

Let's see if you're serious.

And ChrisBennett, please tell me where you live - I''ve never met a real living diety.

You are unworthy!
-Chris

[JSDSKI]

"laws are written by lawyers not preachers .... "

I would not live (long) in a country with laws written by preachers.
I want laws that protect us from theocracys, ayotollahs, preachers,
the slick lobbyists who hide behind initiatives, and worthless handshakes.

[SteveStromberg]

Your friend has got himself a 911 a Oral contract is binding. The Boxing Helena Case proivdes the presedent. Steve

[sammyg2]

"laws are written by lawyers not preachers .... "

Quote....... "I would not live (long) in a country with laws written by preachers.
I want laws that protect us from theocracys, ayotollahs, preachers,
the slick lobbyists who hide behind initiatives, and worthless handshakes."

Way to take that out of context. you managed to completely filter out the meaning of the post and twist it around until it sounds like something totally different.
that's not illegal but it still smells.

[lowyder993s]

I'm not much for betting, but I'll bet you this: I'll bet your neighbor finds a better car, let us know how it turns out...if he finds a better one I'll pay him $100.00. If he doesn't, you don't owe me anything. Karma just has a way of working out. I can't tell you how many times I've had a wild hair, not gotten what I just had to have and found something better. It WILL work out.

[JSDSKI]

"Out of context?" "smells?" Well, maybe just a different view....

[SRISER]

Without consideration on the sellers part (such as removing a for sale sign or cancelling an newspaper ad for example) along with your consideration (a holding check for example) there is no contract. You may be able to argue a quasi contract and demand specific performance (him selling you the car) but other than that, there are no damages to claim. Not everything that is legal is ethical and not everyting that is ethical is legal.

There are better SC's around anyway...