I lent a vehicle to a friend in Med school so he could get around, I gave him the car title on a verbal agreement on trust, that he would pay me back when he finished med school in a year. He graduated, then skipped town on me, I found out where he is living now, one state away! what is the best way to go about trying to get any money owe to me back. The vehicle was only $ 3,000.
But its more of a Miss use of someones trust and kindness!
2007-01-17 07:03:36 · 7 answers · asked by hamilton9720 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Is there any way to get it back beside going to lail for extortion!
2007-01-17 07:18:13 · update #1
Rotsa Ruck. Med school students (aka doctors) are the most notorious for not paying their student loans too. YBIC
2007-01-17 07:07:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oral agreements can be enforceable in most circumstances (but may or may not in this case if the contract was to be performed in more than one year). And even if the contract isn't enforceable, there are other methods for securing a judgment (like a doctrine called quantum meruit.)
(this isn't a legal evaluation of your case; all I'm saying is that you MAY have a claim against this guy).
Since the value is $3,000 you may be able to bring an action against him in "small claims" "conciliation" or "municipal" court, whatever they happen to call it in your state.
Otherwise, if you're willing to pay an attorney, oh, 1/3 of that about, you could hire him to bring a very fast action against this guy. He may be able to get more (punitive damages, fees) from the guy.
So consult with an attorney -- most will not charge for the initial consultation. Ask the local bar association for a referral if necessary.
Good luck.
2007-01-17 07:10:21 · answer #2 · answered by Perdendosi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-24 23:37:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A verbal agreement can not be proven in court. You have several options.
1) the car is still legally in your name. If you have a spare set of keys, just go get it. You can't steal your own car. (I assume you did not write him a permission slip or sign a title over).
2) You may try to charge him with deprivation of property, but you did "lend" him the car... thereby giving him permission to use it so it's not theft.
3) Small claims court.
2007-01-17 07:18:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A verbal contract is not going to stand up in court. If you signed the car over, it is legally assumed that you were compensated for it.
About all you can do is bug him to pay you.
2007-01-17 07:13:27 · answer #5 · answered by fangtaiyang 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It perhaps awkward because the auto was obviously in the different persons posession. A log booklet just isn't officialy proof of ownership, but when your mum refuses to signal the back and send it off the customer can have a hindrance. Because the car is presently in her title, you should go to the police and record it as stolen, then take it from there.
2016-08-10 12:41:32 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sadly, verbal agreements are very hard to enforce since it is just a he said she said type of thing. You can contact the authorities, but I doubt they would be able to do anything.
2007-01-17 07:17:17 · answer #7 · answered by greencoke 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋