Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Re: stop payment on a check

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You can send a demand letter for the bad check which will probably get ignored. Use the statutory form as set forth in Florida statutes for bad checks. If she fails to pay, then you can sue her in Florida on the bad check. You are not allowed to repossess the vehicle unless you have a formal lien on it. Unfortunately, this points out why you should never accept a personal check for payment on a motor vehicle of any type. Only clear funds should be accepted.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.