Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Alabama

I was selling my car to my brother-in-law. It was a verbal contract that he stuck to for almost a year. Then he started to miss payments. He decided he was going to move to another state. I told him that he needed to turn the car over to my mother. He agreed, verbally and then moved with the car anyway. He continues to say he will send me a payment, but I have only received two payments in the last 6 months. I have the title, and it is in my name. What can I do to get my money and/or get my car?

This started in Alabama, and now he lives in Ohio. I am currently residing in Virginia.


Asked on 4/07/11, 2:43 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Judson Crump Judson E. Crump, Attorney at Law

Assuming your contract and Ohio law allows it, you can just repossess the car. You can do it yourself or hire someone else. Just be careful about it. You don't want to run afoul of Ohio collection laws. I'd call around the town he lives in looking for repo men who know what they're doing. Get someone licensed and insured.

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Answered on 4/07/11, 3:06 pm


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