Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Connecticut

Used car dealer bought my car and bounced the check

I live in CT and placed my car on consignment with a used car dealer in CT. He got a buyer who needed to be financed and asked me to sign over the title. He gave me a bill of sale and a check for the car and asked me to hold off on depositing until the loan for his buyer came through. I checked his lot last week and the car is gone and he admitted that he sold it but that he has not received a check from the loan company yet. Since I have the original bill of sale (not a photocopy), I am not sure how the car got registered. Anyhow, the check has insufficient funds. Is this a criminal offense? I call him and I get the run-around. Do I contact my police department or get an attorney - amount is $17,000.


Asked on 12/28/07, 6:32 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Nicholas Adamucci ADAMUCCI, LLC

Re: Used car dealer bought my car and bounced the check

It is unlawful to issue a check knowing the amount in the checking accout is insuffucient. As a result, I would contact the police department. Also, if the police are not productive or as an added protection, you should obtain an attorney. I recommend this because it is a signficant amount of money in jeopardy. If you need further help, you can email me at [email protected]

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Answered on 12/30/07, 12:55 pm


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