Of course, the brother, or anyone else for that matter, could have purchased these items at the auction, but that was not evidenced by...

State law in 49 of the 50 states in the United States dictates bidders may retract their bid at an auction anytime, for any reason, up...

State law in 49 of the 50 states in the United States dictates that items may be withdrawn prior to the start of the auction, no matter...

Our answer to our attorney in this case was, essentially, “We can’t do that.” As we explore this issue here, you’ll see that we suggest...

When I attended auction school, decades ago, I remember distinctly (the very first day) that we were taught to say, “Sold!” when we...

This is my sixth “aberrant auction law” find, and numbered as such. When I find more, I’ll attempt to number sequentially, although I...

In a forced sale, the property is being sold involuntarily. In other words, the property is selling at auction because of a court-order...

In Williston’s “Williston on Contracts” an important point about the Statute of Frauds for auctioneers is noted. In § 29:40 (4th Ed), as...

In this case, the plaintiff won on the testimony of an associate who “overheard” the deals details, while the defendant was prohibited to...

National Public Radio (NPR) recently conducted a radio show from an auction where bank owned homes were being offered to the public at...

As we discussed in Different Types of Auctions, auctioneers and their clients have the choice between with reserve and without reserve...

As we discussed in Different Types of Auctions, auctioneers and their clients have the choice between with reserve and without reserve...

Standard bid calling in the United States involves the auctioneer suggesting a price a bidder might bid, the bidder bidding that amount,...

Standard bid calling in the United States involves the auctioneer suggesting a price a bidder might bid, the bidder bidding that amount,...

Standard bid calling in the United States involves the auctioneer suggesting a price a bidder might bid, the bidder bidding that amount,...

Standard bid calling in the United States involves the auctioneer suggesting a price a bidder might bid, the bidder bidding that amount,...

Standard bid calling in the United States involves the auctioneer suggesting a price a bidder might bid, the bidder bidding that amount,...

Standard bid calling in the United States involves the auctioneer suggesting a price a bidder might bid, the bidder bidding that amount,...

As Executive Director of The Ohio Auction School, I’m asked frequently if our school can train someone to “talk fast” Yes, we do such...

Scott Musser, current National Auctioneer Association President, said recently:“I think in five years that 50 percent of auctions will be...