Q: I need some advice on what I believe is a civil matter ?!?
I was financing an individual one of my vehicles, the individual quit paying only vehicle and from what I have been told has traded the car off for something else and by doing that he forged a bill of sale and then lied to the person he traded to and said he was waiting on the title . I Have not wrote him a bill of sale because the car is not paid for. So legally the car is still in my name has my tags on it and I have not wrote anybody a bill of sale because the car was not paid for ..what can I do about them doing this ? He quit paying on the car and then he traded my car for something else and then lied to that individual
.. I don't know where to begin.. Please help in Tennessee.
A: I would turn him to the local Sheriff's office and have them handle it as a theft charge.
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This is a hard one without seeing if there are any documents. For instance is there a loan or other set up that says when you have paid X you will sign the title over?
At this point from what I understand the title is in your name. He forged a bill of sale from you. You can contact the police/ or district attorney and discuss this- as to getting your car back. You can also contact a civil attorney to bring an action that would seek to get relief by getting the car back. But again - it is hard to give any suggestions- as any documents may control what happens here.
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A: Hopefully you have the Title and a Lease, or a Lien on the Title based upon a Financing Statement. If not, then Theft of Property might be the primary charge. You will probably have to come to Tennessee a few times to put on Evidence. If you have a Note or Lease, you may also be able to sue him civilly.
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