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Car purchased and paid by a father, registered/titled to a son. In a dispute dituation, who owns and has legal right to the car?
Asked on Nov 30th, 2011 on Consumer Law - New York
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The car was purchased by me and titled to my son. Right now there is a dispute going on and my son wants to claim his car. I understand that the car is titled to my son, but do i have a legal rights to claim the ownership based on the fact that I paid for the car myself? Please advise. Thanks
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If you allowed your son to take title in (his) 'name only', you may have a possible claim for the vehicle. However, if you gave him the car, then it is his property. It will depend on what the parties would state in court that a court would utilize in determining actual ownership.
Gerry Wendrovsky, Esq.www.upperwestsidelawyer.com
Answered on Nov 30th, 2011 at 1:55 PM