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wrongful repossession

John Doe told dealer he was relocating out of country with his job and needed to get rid of his vehicle, his company was going to make up the difference of any money lost. Auto dealer buys his 2002 vehicle. I go to dealer to buy a car, choose this vehicle and buy it. 3 months later......... Monday night my son says ''mom there is a man in your van''. I run outside, flatbed is hooked up to my vehicle, repossession man wont tell me why or answer any of my questions. my boyfriend and myself get in his way. I run into house to get the phone, call the cops. When I showed the cops my ''clear'' title they tell the repo man it sounds like a civil matter, advise him not to take my vehicle. (breach of peace?). The company repossessing this vehicle says john doe had a lean on this vehicle, no lean on title. John doe committed suicide one month after getting rid of vehicle. Company trying to repossess vehicle wont give me anything in writting stating they wont try to take MY vehicle again. Please help


Asked on 4/27/03, 4:10 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: wrongful repossession

Have your attorney write them a letter threatening legal action if the steal your vehicle.

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Answered on 4/28/03, 3:38 am
Kenneth J. Ashman Ashman Law Offices, LLC

Re: wrongful repossession

I know of an attorney in New York (not me) who may be able to help you, as he currently represents a client with a somewhat similar albeit not identical situation. Please feel free to contact me for the referral.

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Answered on 4/28/03, 1:18 pm


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