QUESTION
Is it possible to request a court order for a force title transfer before a possible accident?
Asked on Aug 08th, 2013 on Personal Injury - South Carolina
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I traded in a vehicle to a private dealer recently. Now I am receiving traffic tickets for the traded in vehicle because the title transfer has not been done. I do not have any paperwork for my trade in and the dealer says that the paperwork for the sale of my trade in was lost. My question is if the vehicle causes property damage because of an accident, will I be held responsible, and if so is there legal help for me.
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Criminal Defense Attorney serving Anderson, SC
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The David F. Stoddard Law Firm
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I do not believe you would be held liable for any property damage caused by the vehicle.
Answered on Aug 16th, 2013 at 12:39 AM
Worker's Compensation Attorney serving Encino, CA
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Law Offie of Sabzevar, F. Michael
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You must immediately report the transfer to DMV, and at least you will not be liable for any future problems. If you have not done this yet, then the only way to get a court order is to file a suit against the dealer and then ask the court for an order. By the way, if he has lost the papers, why can't you simply walk in to his dealership and sign new papers and have him do the rest?
Answered on Aug 16th, 2013 at 12:39 AM
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You traded in a car and the title is lost, up in the air, whatever and you are fearful you will be held responsible? Do I understand that to be the case?
Answered on Aug 16th, 2013 at 12:39 AM
Ronald A. Steinberg
In Michigan, you can only be liable for the permitted use of the car.
Answered on Aug 16th, 2013 at 12:39 AM