Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

Repossesion from private party contract

I recently sold a car to an aquaintence with the following verbal and written agreement(signed by buyer and a witness)Asking price agreed upon- $2000,with payment arrangement Upon reciept of $1800, I'd give her the car and signed title (dumb, huh?) buyer was to pay balance on or before Dec 1st, 2003 of $200, failure to pay in full by that date, I would have the right to respossess said vehicle (again this was written and signed) is that enough for me to take the car back from her legally? do I need to handle this in small claims court using the contract as my proof of the agreement to get payment or what do I do to correct my ignorance or hopeless need to see good in all by allowing property to leave my sight before paid in full?


Asked on 12/11/03, 2:33 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Repossesion from private party contract

If she transferred title into her name, you are asking for trouble if you self-help by repossing, even with the documents you have. Sue her in small claims for the balance.

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Answered on 12/11/03, 6:07 pm


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