Dublin, OH asked in Bankruptcy, Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Ohio

Q: Purchase of Car without title

My friend got into trapped by purchase of car without title. He was informed by the seller that he will get the title released from the bank but still seller has not paid off the loan and title is not yet released.

Now my friend is chasing the seller but seller is not responding.

Note : My friend is having all the car keys and notarized bill of sale and not aware where to raise the complaint.

Kindly let know what are the options he have.

1 Lawyer Answer
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Louisville, KY

A: Depending on the value of the car or how much was paid, he should file a complaint in either Superior Court or the Supreme Court. He probably should consult a local debtors rights attorney who can oversee the finer points.

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