In a Potentially Game-Changing Decision, New York Appellate Court Rules that Auction Houses Must Name Seller

Posted on November 7 2012 by jesse edwards

An auction house must disclose the name of the seller -- in writing -- if it wants to collect on the sale when the purchaser refuses to pay up, a New York State appellate court has ruled. This comes upon the auction industry as a shock, given the universal practice that keeps the seller's identity confidential -- upon the seller's request.

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