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Small Claims court -- but I'm not the purchaser

buzz11 · 2023-04-17 10:34:12

I have a property where the agent bought a new washer dryer which then broke down after just 6 weeks -- that was a year ago and the replacement parts are still unavailable. The retailer still refuses to replace the machine so I want to go the small claims court, however the actual purchaser of the product was the agent and…

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17-04-2023 11:34am

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buzz11

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I have a property where the agent bought a new washer dryer which then broke down after just 6 weeks -- that was a year ago and the replacement parts are still unavailable.
The retailer still refuses to replace the machine so I want to go the small claims court, however the actual purchaser of the product was the agent and its their name on the receipt, however I want to make the claim because I have time to do this whereas the agent doesn't.
Can I make the claim even though my name isn't on the receipt?

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#2 17-04-2023 11:59am
Claw Hammer

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You can represent the agent but the claim must be in the agents name and signed by the agent. The agent can authorise you to appear.

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