Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Liability for a car that was privately sold.
I sold an old car on Oct. 29, to a private party. On Nov. 4, they were stopped for no license plate. The police had the car towed, and the towing company now wants me to pay the $550 plus fees, or face legal action. They say that because the other party did not apply for a title, license plate, or insurance, I am still responsible. I have a dated bill-of-sale that is signed by me and the buyer, a copy of the car title given to the buyer, that is dated and signed by me as the seller, and signed by the buyer as purchaser. I also have a copy of the buyer's driver license. I had my Allstate insurance agent remove the car from my policy, and provided them with copies also. The agent and a personal friend who is a retired police officer are adament that am not responsible for the towing & storage fees. The towing company says I am, because the State of Florida still shows me as the titled owner, and unless I pay all the fees and redeem the car, they will put something called a ''towing lien'' on my license that will prohibit me from titling another car in Florida. Can you tell me what my legal position is in this situation?
Thank you.

Asked on 11/16/06, 12:09 am

David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

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Re: Liability for a car that was privately sold.

I see no liability on your part.

Answered on 11/16/06, 5:45 am

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