Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida

My 16 year old son bought a car and had it put in my husbands name. He was arrested numerous times and the car was impounded. I got the car out of impound and paid all of his legal fees, and took the car from him.. My issue is, he had the bill of sale written in his name when I wasnt there to watch it be done, the owner of the car signed it and he signed it.. He is threatening us with all kinds of legal action. so, can he take us to court and take the car back because of the bill of sale being in his name? It isnt notarized, and there isnt a VIN number on the BOS The title is NOT in his name. Thank you for your time.


Asked on 1/14/13, 6:16 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Barry Stein De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary

Your son, at 16, has no legal ability to contract. The Title reflects the owner of the car not the bill of sale. Do you have the title in your husband's name? You control the vehicle. Besides that, obviously your son need some help. I wish you the best of luck with all the issues.

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Answered on 1/15/13, 6:25 am


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