Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

Sold a car and DMV lost my release of liability form, car was involved in an accident and I'm now being sued, what can I do?


Asked on 4/01/11, 6:07 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

DMV may have lost it, but it's on you for not keeping a copy. Get the police report and have your attorney file a cross-complaint against the owner and the driver.

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Answered on 4/01/11, 6:22 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Hope you kept copies of all documents that prove the sale, and hope you have witnesses to corroborate all. You'll need them to convince the plaintiff's attorney to drop you, or to use in your defense in the litigation if he refuses. Call you insurance company to try to get them to defend you. If you end up needing to hire your own attorney, feel free to contact me.

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Answered on 4/01/11, 6:22 pm
Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

You can use the bill of sale. I hope you kept it.

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Answered on 4/04/11, 7:27 am


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