Legal Question in Family Law in Louisiana

hey i was with a guy for 5 years and we broke up before that i got a car but put it in his name bc i didnt have my licenes yet well before we could get the papers switch over he pass away and his mom sold the car and didnt give me the money for it i need that car to take my son to the places he need to go i have no way to get anywhere and i cant afford a lawyer what can i do


Asked on 8/26/09, 7:34 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Adam Lambert The Law Office of Adam S. Lambert

If you can prove ownership of the car, you can file a small claim in the local city court or justice of the peace court which has jurisdiction over the mother who sold the car. The limit is $5,000.00 and the loser generally pays the court costs.

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Answered on 9/05/09, 1:52 pm


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