Good luck and I hope it works out. When I do a deal I expect the worst and if everything tuns out great it's a bonus.

If you go by a handshake and expect the best you will get burned sometimes. Those days of walking in a bank for a loan with a handshake and a smile are gone.

As a followup: I did receive the "Grant Deed" from Placer County for this transaction - the only things listed were the parcels of land in the sale. I'm assuming that the Grant Deed is the only document that was recorded with the County for this sale and that there is no other document that would list items from the Purchase Agreement.

So I guess I'm out of luck.

Thanks to all who took time to respond - I appreciate it.

These are very informative forums - I'll check back now and then.

Don't do deals on handshakes - and grab the merchandise when you pay for it (note to self).

Brad.

The items you listed are expensive purchases. I don't know why the hand-written bill of sale would not be honored. Have you tried talking to the local prosecuting attorney?