Bill of Sale (BOS)
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A Bill of Sale (BOS) is a legally binding document that formalizes the sale of goods between contracting party members.
- AKA: Proof of Sale, Sales Contract.
- Context:
- It can serve as legal evidence (i.e. proof of sale, proof of transaction, and proof of purchase) that protects both parties in case of future disputes as "full consideration has been provided in a transaction and that the seller has transferred the rights to the assets detailed in the bill of sale to the buyer".
- It can formalize the transfer of ownership for various assets like vehicles, boats, livestock, and even businesses.
- It can (typically) outline critical transaction details, including the description of the item, sale price, and the identities of the buyer and seller.
- It can range from being an Absolute Bill of Sale (where ownership is fully transferred with no conditions) to being a Conditional Bill of Sale (where ownership transfer is subject to specific conditions, often used as collateral for loans).
- It can range from a simple retail receipt to a detailed legal document for high-value items like vehicles or real estate.
- It can (often) include clauses such as an “as-is” statement, where the buyer agrees to accept the item in its current condition with no warranties from the seller.
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- Example(s):
- A vehicle Bill of Sale: John Doe sells his 2015 Honda Civic to Jane Smith for $10,000. The BOS includes the car’s details (make, model, VIN), sale price, date of sale, and signatures from both parties.
- A livestock Bill of Sale: Jane sells five horses to a buyer for $25,000, detailing the breed, age, and identifying features of each horse.
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- Counter-Example(s):
- See: Purchase of Goods Agreement, Receipt, Invoice, Sale/Purchase of Services Agreement, Transfer Deed, Common Law, Contract Law, Bills Of Sale Act.
References
2024a
- (ChatGPT-OpenAI, 2024) ⇒ Prompt: Summarize the concept Bill of Sale (BOS) in 1- 2 paragraphs. ChatGPT (model:gpt-4o). Retrieved: 2024-09-13.
- QUOTE: A Bill of Sale (BOS) is a legal document that formally records the sale and transfer of ownership of an item from one party to another. It typically includes essential details such as the names and addresses of the buyer and seller, a description of the item being sold, the sale price, and the date of the transaction. The BOS serves as proof of the transaction, outlining the terms and conditions agreed upon by both parties involved. This document is especially important for high-value items like vehicles, real estate, or significant personal property, as it provides a clear record that can be referenced in case of disputes or legal issues arising from the sale.
In addition to functioning as proof of purchase, a Bill of Sale may also contain warranties or representations made by the seller about the condition of the item being sold. It can specify whether the item is sold "as-is" or if certain guarantees apply. By documenting the sale in detail, a BOS helps protect both the buyer and the seller by clarifying their rights and obligations and serving as evidence of the transaction, which can be crucial for tax, registration, or title transfer processes.
- QUOTE: A Bill of Sale (BOS) is a legal document that formally records the sale and transfer of ownership of an item from one party to another. It typically includes essential details such as the names and addresses of the buyer and seller, a description of the item being sold, the sale price, and the date of the transaction. The BOS serves as proof of the transaction, outlining the terms and conditions agreed upon by both parties involved. This document is especially important for high-value items like vehicles, real estate, or significant personal property, as it provides a clear record that can be referenced in case of disputes or legal issues arising from the sale.
2024b
- (Wikipedia, 2024) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_of_sale Retrieved:2024-9-13.
- A bill of sale is a document that transfers ownership of goods from one person to another. It is used in situations where the former owner transfers possession of the goods to a new owner. Bills of sale may be used in a wide variety of transactions: to sell goods, exchange, give, or mortgage objects. They can be used only to transfer ownership of goods that people already own or to transfer ownership of moveable tangible goods and only by individuals and unincorporated businesses.
Bills of sale exist in common law quite independently of any legislation. In England and Wales, they are regulated by two Victorian pieces of legislation: the Bills of Sale Act 1878 (41 & 42 Vict. c. 31) and the Bills of Sale Act (1878) Amendment Act 1882 (45 & 46 Vict. c. 43). This area of the law was subject to review by the Law Commission, which published a proposal for change in 2017.[1]
- A bill of sale is a document that transfers ownership of goods from one person to another. It is used in situations where the former owner transfers possession of the goods to a new owner. Bills of sale may be used in a wide variety of transactions: to sell goods, exchange, give, or mortgage objects. They can be used only to transfer ownership of goods that people already own or to transfer ownership of moveable tangible goods and only by individuals and unincorporated businesses.
- ↑ From Bills of Sale to Goods Mortgages (PDF). Law Commission (Report). House of Commons. 23 November 2017. ISBN 978-1-5286-0110-8. HC 495/Law Com No 376. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
2023
- (Boyce, 2023) ⇒ Paul Boyce (2023). "Bill of Sale: Definition, Components & Examples". In: BoyceWire -- Education.
- QUOTE: A bill of sale is a legal document used in the sale and purchase of goods, outlining the terms and conditions of the transaction. It typically includes information such as a description of the item, the sale price, the names of the buyer and seller, and the date of the transaction. This document serves not only as a receipt but also can provide important protections for both the buyer and the seller.
2022
- (Hayes & Brown,2022) ⇒ Adam Hayes, and Jefreda R. Brown (2022). "Bill of Sale: Definition, How It Works, Absolute Vs. Conditional". In: Investopedia -- Business.
- QUOTE: A bill of sale is a document that details in writing a sale of goods or transfer of property from one party to another. A bill of sale serves as legal evidence that full consideration has been provided in a transaction and that the seller has transferred the rights to the assets detailed in the bill of sale to the buyer.