My ex wants the car or the money..& is suing me....?

Question

Last november my man gave me 1800.00 for a car. He gave me the money and I purchased a used car. The dealer, who is a friend of his put the purchase price of 500.00 in order not to pay so much in taxes. The receipt says CASH RECEIVED with my name and the dealers signature. I have the title in my name. registration, as well as insurance.
Anyway I had been trying to break up with this guy for a while and to get him off my back I wrote him a check in the amount of 100.00 with the memo saying 1st car payment. This would be an indication that I was trying to pay him back.
I know he has a lawyer but will all of my paperwork be sufficient to win in court?
I don't think the dealership would disclose the real price of the car if they did what consequenses would that have on their business?
Thanks

Answer 1

They could be in trouble for fraud. I would expect them to keep quiet. You have locked yourself into at least $400 of debt. Now you must calculate the cost of defending the case. If it is less than the $1800, defend the case. Sounds like it may have been a gift in the beginning. You kinda screwed yourself with the check.

Answer 2

It's seen as a "gift". If the car was bought in his name, then he has a case. As as you are attempting to pay it back too, I doubt he can make a case for the $500.
But the rest of the money he might be able to say you took and didnt give back if the price of sale only say $500. If he brings that up and you cant prove the sale WAS actually for more, then you might be screwed for $1100.

Answer 3

Write him another check for $100, and put a note that it is the final car payment, paid in full.

Answer 4

He can't take a GIFT.
Without a contract showing it as a loan, he's s.o.l.

If the dealer reveals the true cost, he has committed fraud, regarding tax.