Legal Question in Consumer Law in California

Vehicle purchase-private sale

I sold a vehicle to a person who is now refusing to finish paying off the balance owned. He also stated to a different party that he had already paid me in full and that I had already signed over the Certificate of title. This is very much untrue. Can I report the vehicle as stolen by this person? What action can I take to be sure I recieve my money that he still owes me?


Asked on 5/02/07, 7:26 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonathan Stein Law Offices of Jonathan G. Stein

Re: Vehicle purchase-private sale

You cannot report the vehicle as stolen. It is not stolen. You sold it to him and he just has not finished paying you. The proper action is a breach of contract lawsuit. Hopefully, you have a signed document from the other party with the terms of payment. If it is under $7,500, you can go to small claims court and not have an attorney. If you do, you can get my free ebook on small claims court by emailing me at [email protected]

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Answered on 5/02/07, 10:46 am


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