What to do regarding non-paymenton a car?
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What to do regarding non-paymenton a car?
I sold a van to a friend for $3,500. Do far he has paid $2,000 and says he doesn’t owe me anymore. Can I legally report it stolen? Nothing is in writing.
Asked on November 20, 2010 under Bankruptcy Law, Utah
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
So I gather from your question that you have not transferred title as of yet for the van? Correct? Well I would not think that reporting it stolen would be a good idea. If you know that all he has done is really reneged on the loan and you report a crime that is false to the police YOU will be the one that will be in deep trouble here. You have to sue him in small claims court for the remainder of the money. You can prove a contract that is oral (not in writing) and you just have to make sure that you have all the terms of a valid contract. He is in breach. Good luck.
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