Sold a car, but, am still in possession of it, I have title and bill of sale, but, have changed my mind. Do I have to follow thru with the sale and do I have to give their money back? They were friends of ours, but, have learned that they have stolen from me....any advice would be great....legal advice would be better too....thanks
2007-11-27 00:49:57 · 11 answers · asked by ccj 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
Think about this one real hard- YOU could be the one in for a LEGAL issue, as they've done their end of the deal, right? I am NOT trying to sound mean, or harsh, but 2 wrongs don't make a right. Take care and good luck either way!
2007-11-27 17:30:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you should check a website that actually has lawyers. Selling a car "as is" doesn't cover you necessarily. Check your state laws regarding this. Most states have emmission laws and a buyer has the right to either get the money back or the damages from doing the repair if the car won't pas an emmissions test. Also, "as is" doesn't cover you if you haven't revealed a problem in states that don't have emmissions tests (although I think that most, if not all do now due to the Clean Air Act).
2016-05-26 02:39:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you have to give them the car or give them their money back. I'm assuming that you haven't already had the title transfered since you still have it. Stupid on their part to trust you with that - You would have gotten your money at the office when we had the title transferred if it were me. If it has been transferred into their name, then the car belongs to them - not you. If that happens to be the case, they can press charges against you if you don't give them the car.
Their stealing from you has nothing to do with the fact that they purchased something from you that is paid in full.
You are asking for a lot of legal problems.
2007-11-27 00:54:18 · answer #3 · answered by nite_angelica 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am NOT an attorney but on a purely ethical and moral basis I say should offer to give back the money. If the other party wants to keep the car then sign it over. You could go to court with it but is it worth the hassle?
2007-11-27 00:53:27 · answer #4 · answered by launchman20852 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm guessing that you can decide not to sell the car but you do have to give the money back or you will be charged with theft or fraud something along those lines. If you are sure they have stolen from you and can prove it you need to go to the police. Don't stoop to their level.
2007-11-27 00:54:05 · answer #5 · answered by Pandora 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you serious? They gave you money, and you aren't going to turn over the car and the title, but you wonder if you have to give the money back?
Yes, you do. Until a judge says they stole from you, they didn't. Taking their money under the pretense of selling them a car, then not giving it back, is YOU stealing from THEM. And prosecutable.
2007-11-27 01:31:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have created a contract. You accepted consideration (money) in exchange for your vehicle. Technically, you are obligated to give them the vehicle. You can ask if they will take the money back and call the deal off, but they don't have to agree to it.
2007-11-27 06:39:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
fair is fair. give them their money back because if they take you to court the judge will rule in favor of them. two wrongs do not make it right
2007-11-27 00:53:07 · answer #8 · answered by twalla128 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ITS YOUR CAR AND YOU CAN DO WHATEVER YOU WANT TO BUT YOU WILL NEED TO GIVE THEM THE MONEY BACK BECAUSE YOU ARE BREAKING THE DEAL.
2007-11-27 00:53:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk to a lawyer. Don't try to do it on your own.
2007-11-27 00:53:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋