a month ago i traded vehicles. the guy calls me 2 weeks later and says he wants to trade back. i say no then he says ill be hearing from his lawyer. i think hes bulls*itin me then a week later i get a call from a town cop that takes my info. a week after that i get a letter from the attorney saying i have 10 days to answer the letter or they will persue legal action. so i call and she says that i made a contract with a minor that was 17 years old and that void the contract and i have to trade back. but when the titles were transferred his father signed the titles over so the title transfers were done by adults and in front of a notary. so i get a lawyer and he suggests that we trade back also that i can win but it will cost more to fight it than the car is worth. the guy is 4 hours away and i drove the car down and brought them back costing me roughly 500 dollars. the thing is how can this idiot do anything. i dont really want to trade back but cant afford the lawyer fees. what canido
2007-12-23 13:56:10 · 11 answers · asked by bmarv23 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
title was in the fathers name but their lawyer has emails from me to the son. otherwise the son isnt on anything and wasnt even in the building when it was done
2007-12-23 14:35:44 · update #1
Who's name was the title in? The son or the father? If it is in the fathers name, then you don't have to trade back and you can counter sue him for your attorney fees. If the vehicle was in the sons name then you have to give it back as no minor can enter into a legal contract regardless of who signed.
2007-12-23 14:23:49 · answer #1 · answered by Jeeves 4 · 5⤊ 2⤋
So you knowingly bought stolen goods. "little fishy" is him saying "I stole this." Worry more about the cops, you were "receiving stolen goods." What this means is if some reason you're found in possession of this item and the serial number turns up on a list of stolen goods, you get convicted and then deported. You didn't buy stuff, you bought stolen merchandise, you're a criminal, please go home.
2016-05-26 02:03:29 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He doesnt have a leg to stand on since it was his fathers car to begin with and thats who signed the title. If the father didnt want to trade he shoudnt of signed it.. It will cost THEM more to get it back which I dont think they can than the cars worth. Tell them to take you to court plus you dont need an attorney anyway, just tell the judge what happened and what costs you have inccured. Whats the car worth anyway. If its under 5000 thats a small claims case anyway and atterneys cant go to those.
2007-12-23 14:09:22 · answer #3 · answered by fisheyesrgood 4 · 3⤊ 3⤋
If you contracted with a minor, the minor can repudiate the contract when they reach the age of majority! If you legally traded with the father, there is no such right!
I would inform them that if they want to pursue the matter, you are going to file a counter suit for harassment and legal costs! The lawyer is trying to bluff you! The fact that you made the deal with the father is your defense!!
2007-12-23 14:39:44 · answer #4 · answered by fire4511 7 · 4⤊ 4⤋
Stand your ground and let him sue you. You have proof that an adult sold you the vehicle as well as the notary which was signed. The attorney is basically trying to intimidate you by threatening you. Go to court and show them the proof, emails with a minor don't mean jack.
2007-12-23 19:58:49 · answer #5 · answered by Val T 2 · 4⤊ 4⤋
this law varies from state to state the law where I live is when a private seller sells and/or trades a motorized vehicle with all documents signed without an attachment of a warranty it is accepted as is.
2007-12-23 14:10:29 · answer #6 · answered by mark c 3 · 3⤊ 4⤋
FIRE4511 is correct , stand your ground.
RE... " Their lawyer has emails from me to the son "
They are trying to shake you, it's a fact emails don't stand up in court as they can have been altered, end of story.
2007-12-23 18:31:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 4⤋
If it was signed by an adult and notarized, it is a legal sale. If you do get sued, then ask for legal representation from your local legal aid people. Wait and see what happens, and don't get spooked.
2007-12-23 14:07:20 · answer #8 · answered by Beau R 7 · 3⤊ 4⤋
Adults signed his Tough Luck. Let him sue.
2007-12-23 14:01:37 · answer #9 · answered by cblack6540 5 · 3⤊ 4⤋
Most lawyers will give aFREE consultation check it out lots oof luck
2007-12-23 14:00:20 · answer #10 · answered by rray1952@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 6⤋