Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

Ownership/Title question.

Greetings,

I purchased a Classic Car in 11/00 from a private

party whose Credit Union was the Lien Holder. He

had previously purchased it from a now defunct dealer

in January of 1999.

I registered it and now hold a title.

Now the owner once removed from the above parties

has emerged (from prison) saying he has the Original

Title and never signed it over to anyone.

There is no way to find out how the dealer got it(so

far) but an Attorney has told me I have nothing to

worry about. That I am a ''Bonifide Purchaser For

Value'', (I believe thats the term he used). I have

made substantial improvements to the vehicle so

naturally I am quite anxious. What should I be

worrying about here?

Sincerely,

--name removed--C.--name removed--


Asked on 8/22/01, 5:34 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Ownership/Title question.

Several years ago when I researched this issue, California law was that title to a car was only an indicia of ownership. You have the car and I presume a title issued by the state of California. This should be sufficient to stop his claims. If not contact me with more information.

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Answered on 8/23/01, 4:21 pm


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