Q: What legal action can I take against an individual who owes a debt to me?
My ex sold my truck while I was incarcerated and forged my name on the title to do so. She is judgement proof so taking this to small claims would be pointless. What legal action can I take to collect the debt owed to me?
A: Judgments can be good for 20 years and you earn a good rate of interest on them. You should go to small claims to get a judgment against her for "conversion" of your personal property to her private use (selling for money). This is a wrongful interference with your ownership rights. You may not want to use small claims but that is where you have to go. Using "self help" rather than resorting to the law is just asking for trouble. Thanks for using Justia, Ask an attorney.
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