Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Pennsylvania
Automobile Title
I lent my girlfriend $3300 to buy a car. She paid back $1000. We brokeup, and she refuses to pay the rest. Both of our name are on the title. Do I have the right to sell the car to collect what is owed to me? What other options do I have?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Automobile Title
You left out an important fact: who has possession of the car. But regardless of that, with the title in both names, both owners have to sign the title in order to transfer title to anyone else. You would have the right to use the car, but so does she.
Your remedy for money owed to you is about the same as any other unsecured debt: to sue at the nearest District Justice court. I assume you aren't shown as a lienholder on the title.
William Marvin
Law Offices of William D. Marvin
947 Old York Road
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