Legal Question in Business Law in California

Re: Car Title

You may need an attorney in Illinois to aid you. I would also contact eBay to see what if anything they can do. Make sure though that you tell eBay to not allow this person to sell over the net and why. Document everything. Get an attorney to minimally write a letter to these people. In a three-month period that title should have been issued. I just dealt with a problem with lost title in the state of Texas and everything was done within two weeks. That could be a very efficient situation. In California takes at least two months in many cases. I do not note in Illinois what would take and I would contact as an attorney the Illinois motor vehicles department to see what if anything has been done in regard to your car. The vin number is the key. If you wish to consult with me I am in the San Francisco Bay Area at 925 -- 945 -- 6000.

Re: Car Title

The federal court "diversity" case minimum has been $75,000 for many years. But this matter shouldn't be in court. I believe (but I'm not certain!!!!) that the California DMV can assist you. For example, I believe you can get a duplicate or substitute title, or at least register the vehicle, by making an affidavit of lost title.

If suit is necessary, find an Illinois lawyer in the city or town where the dealer is situated. Any reputable general-practice attorney should be able to handle this. You don't need a specialist, you just need someone who is both economical and not too busy or haughty to take on and give some real attention to your case.

Once the dealer hears from a local lawyer, they will probably wake up and perform.

Re: Car Title

Even if you qualify for federal jurisdiction and can sue him here, because of diversity of citizenship, unless you have more than 25,000.00 in controversy, you would not qualify. If you do, seek a litigator familiar with the federal courts.