can I get belongings out of friends car which was towed

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can I get belongings out of friends car which was towed

I was riding with a friend and she had and accident. We both were injured.
Her car was totaled and towed. I believe my house keys and a few other
missing personal items are in the car but the towing company won’t look or
let me look until the towing charges are paid. Am I entitled to my stuff? I
live in Minnesota.

Asked on November 29, 2016 under Accident Law, Minnesota

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 7 years ago | Contributor

You are entitled to your belongings, since there is no legal basis for holding them. Unfortunately, if the towing company will not let you retrieve them voluntarily, the only way to get them is to file a complaint in court--"regular" county court, not small claims--seeking a court order that they let you retrieve your belongings; such an order would then entitle you to law enforcement help in enforcing it, if necessary. Doing this will take some time and cost money; you may be best off helping your friend pay the towing charges, then having her repay you (you can put the agreement to repay in writing to make it easier to enforce). If you do want to file a legal action, the court clerk or customer service office can provide instructions.


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