Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Idaho

Sold a car & cannot collect!

I sold a 1992 Honda Civic (to a friend, unfortunately) in June of 2002. We agreed verbally that he would pay $3000 for the car. He asked if he could pay 1/2 upon delivery, and make a few payments on the rest over the next few months. I agreed, stating that it would need to be paid off within a year. When I turned over the car to him, he only had $1400 to pay instead of the $1500 we agreed on. I accepted it. I have tried repeatedly over the next year and a half to contact him, and he avoids my calls like the plague. Since I live in Utah and he lives in Idaho, I don't know how I can collect the remaining $1600 he owes me. What are my options, if I have any?


Asked on 12/18/03, 10:58 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alvin Lundgren Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.

Re: Sold a car & cannot collect!

If you have title to the car or a lien on the title, you can repossess the car, either yourself or through an agency, since you have a legal right to the car. If you signed the title over to him, you will have to sue him. It would be best to sue in small claims court where he is located. Sue for either return of the car or the balance owed, including interest.

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Answered on 12/18/03, 11:05 am


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