Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California
my father has owned a small towing business for 20+yrs,about 4 months ago the local Denny's ask him 2 take a car off that had been left on there property 4 several days as they often do,so he did what he was suppose 2 do b 4 he impounded it he notified the hwy patrol, witch lets him know if its stolen also lets them know its been impounded & by who, after waiting a week he ran a lean sale on it 3 months go by still no 1, yesterday my father got served with a summons stating that he has no right 2 the car or fees since the credit union holds the title, they have already once tried to steel it from his lot with a repo truck.
1 Answer from Attorneys
I read your story on behalf of your father, He seems to know his business. However, whenever anyone receives a summons and complaint, they need to respond to it or risk losing a lawsuit by default. He should confer with a lawyer, probably a business lawyer. This is not a real estate and real property matter. Cars are personal property, not real property.