Farmington, MI asked in Civil Litigation and Small Claims for Michigan

Q: Recovery of items resulting from a repossession.

Never had the opportunity to get my items until after the car was already gone from the tow yard. Car was sold by the time I got there. Items in trunk weren't recoverable which is over 3k in golf equipment. Company who did the tow falsified document saying I collected those items from trunk. Filled bbb complaints against them and the bank. I'm just at a loss of what to do now since bother refuse to respond to any further inquiries. I have a right to my possessions. Just not sure if I need to file a police complaint, civil suit. I don't know.

1 Lawyer Answer

A: I suggest small claims court. It is inexpensive and quick. But you are going to have to have proof, (perhaps other witnesses), of the items that were in your vehicle. And values. For example the golf equipment, I suggest you provide the original receipts and then printouts of the same equipment being sold used.

Brent T. Geers agrees with this answer

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