Legal Question in Intellectual Property in Pennsylvania
My son sold his car to an ex-girlfriend. They had a contract drawn up by a notary public which they both signed. She was supposed to send him $200/month for 18 months but over the last 4 months has been at least 2 weeks late and this last payment which was due May 15, came May 31 -- and she only paid $100.
What recourse does my son have? He still holds the title and has a set of keys. He's threatening to go to her workplace and just drive off, but I don't think that's a good idea. What can he do?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Court. Unless the contract specifically states that if she is late, the son can retrieve the car, then he may not simply drive off with the car. Plus, chances are that he is not really interested in the car; he probably just wants the money. My advice is file a claim in small claims court; once he has a money judgment in his favor, then began garnishing payments from her bank account or repossess the car and sell it at sheriff's sale to pay the judgment.
Good luck.
Sharmil McKee
Business Attorney.
Philadelphia, PA
http://blog.mckeeoffice.com
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