Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Tennessee

Sold a car without a title

I sold a car without the title to it on June 2nd 2007. The woman knew that it was a ''lost'' title and that I had to apply to have another one. I was unaware that I could not send in a transfer for title without having the original title in hand. It's been 5 weeks since the sale of the vehicle and I have the title en route to my home via US mail. It will be here by friday or sat. She's threatening to sue me if I don't give her money back. In the state of TN she has 10 days to return a vehicle. I'm not a dealer, it was a personal vehicle. I wonder if she just needed a temporary vehicle for the time being and now she wants her money back. What should I do? Do I need to give her money back? What if she's trashed the vehicle?


Asked on 7/10/07, 2:13 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
KJW Firm PLC

Re: Sold a car without a title

I would make a copy of the title and then send her the original via certified mail. That way you know she got it. If she tries to sue you, make sure you have the bill of sale as I don't think she will have a cause of action once she gets the title. In the alternative, offer to give her the money back minus the market rental rate for your car in exchange for the vehicle plus a waiver of any claim on her part.

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Answered on 7/10/07, 2:26 pm


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