Q: Do we have claim to a car that was literally stolen via NSF check?
Noting that the car was taken and then re-titled, but the check bounced, Do we still have claim to the car?
Back in 1993, my wife (then single) sold her car. The check bounced (NSF), and the police put out a warrant for arrest on the buyer. Police would visit his place of employment to serve on the warrant, but after several unsuccessful attempts, I guess stopped trying, I guess my wife (then single) was relying on the police to follow up, but nothing had ever happened. Time went by and she had always lamented the stolen car. I had always asked her to find the information on it, so that we could follow up. finally she was able to find the information (arrest warrant, NSF check copy and name of the person who basically stole the vehicle) I did some internet research and found that the car is still registered in Bergen County NJ. Does my wife still have a claim to the car, and if so, how does she go about recouping it?
A: You need to contact a civil litigation lawyer to get the best answer to your question as it is beyond the scope of a simple yes or no answer and they may charge you for the advise.
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