Legal Question in Civil Litigation in New York

small claims court

I bought a jeep from someone for 1600. I also paid for insurance on this jeep and I put all new tires, battery,starter and hoses on this. I also had 3 oil changes and a state inspection. Now he wants the jeep back. won't give me the title and said I owed him for insurance. I have the proof. in my case, what can I do and how should I do it in court. Also I he wins do I have to give him the jeep as it is now, or can I give it to him the way it was when I got it?


Asked on 10/06/08, 2:16 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Markowitz Michael A. Markowitz, PC

Re: small claims court

Small claims court does not have the jurisdiction to direct seller to deliver title. The court only has jurisdiction to award money damages.

Mike.

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Answered on 10/06/08, 3:45 pm


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