Richmond, CA asked in Contracts and Business Law for California
This was done in California and without the sellers consent.
Related Topics:
2LawyerAnswers
PREMIUM
T. Augustus Claus 
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
Answered
- Las Vegas, NV
- (702) 463-4900
- Email Lawyer
- ViewWebsite
A:In California, the practice of "shill bidding," where the auctioneer or someone related to the seller places bids to artificially inflate the price, is generally considered illegal and could be construed as a form of fraud. However, proxy bidding, where the auctioneer bids on behalf of a registered absentee bidder, is generally allowed if disclosed and consented to. The critical issue here is whether the auctioneer's actions were disclosed and consented to by all relevant parties. If the auctioneer was bidding both for himself and on behalf of another, without proper disclosure and consent, it could raise ethical and potentially legal issues.
1user found this answer helpful
PREMIUM
James L. Arrasmith Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
Answered
- Sacramento, CA
- Licensed inCalifornia
- (916) 704-3009
- Email Lawyer
- ViewWebsite
A:Under California law, an auctioneer typically cannot bid on behalf of a proxy and also bid for themselves during an auction without the seller's consent. Such actions may raise legal and ethical concerns related to potential conflicts of interest and transparency. If the seller did not provide consent and this occurred, it could be a violation of auction regulations and may warrant legal action or a complaint to the appropriate authorities.
1user found this answer helpful
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circ*mstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
