Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Utah
selling of mortgaged property
if a person sells you a vehicle without disclosing a lienholder then who is the rightful owner and what can be done to get the vehicle back
Asked on 11/12/08, 1:13 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Alvin Lundgren
Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.
Re: selling of mortgaged property
In order for there to be a valid lienholder, the lien must be recorded on the title. If nothing is on the title, there are no valid enforceable liens. If the sale was made with a lien holder on the title, then the lienholder has superior rights to the purchaser.
Answered on 11/12/08, 10:23 am