What to do if my friend took my car out and drove it over a curb and destroyed all 4 tires and rims and several of the CV joints?
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What to do if my friend took my car out and drove it over a curb and destroyed all 4 tires and rims and several of the CV joints?
He swore he would pay me back and get the car fixed, he signed a paper saying he would do it and I have texts, Facebook messages and several eye witnesses to prove that he did it. I’ve been giving him time to pay me back because he is a close friend. Unfortunately, he fled to another state to live with his dad and now he’s telling me that it’s not his responsibility anymore and that he’s not going to pay for anything. What would my best course of action be?
Asked on December 5, 2012 under Accident Law, Colorado
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Someone who damages your property (including a car) either deliberately or negligently (carelessly) is legally responsible for the cost to repair or replace it. Also, if someone agreed to pay for damage he did, that agreement is legally enforceable. If he will not voluntarily honor his obligations, you could sue him for the money; you could sue in your local courts, then, assuming you win, enforce the judgment against him in the courts of the state in which he is living.
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