Legal Question in Business Law in Florida

Automobile

I own a 1984 Chevy that is tagged and titled in my name.I purchased the car for my boyfriend but he doesn't have a D.L. He told me it was being worked on at a paint shop and I didn't know anything else, that was his hobbie.Well, the paint shop was allowing him to make payments on the work. I guess corporate came in and said they were going to file for the title on my car based on a ticket that was written up based on my boyfriend's signature,(NOT MINE)because he got behind on making the payments. Can they do that if ''I'' never signed anything stating that much work can be done?


Asked on 7/22/07, 11:47 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Automobile

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They have a right to file a mechanic's lien on the vehicle for work that was done with the owner's approval. Without researcing the topic, it is not certain if your boyfriend was able to obligate your car. Whether or not a court will allow them to take or keep the vehicle will be up to the judge hearing the case.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 7/22/07, 3:03 pm


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