Can I sue my daughter’s boyfriend for getting my car seizedbecause he took it without permission and got a DUI?
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Can I sue my daughter’s boyfriend for getting my car seizedbecause he took it without permission and got a DUI?
I loaned my daughter my car to drive. Her boyfriend took the car without her permission. He got a DUI. It was his third. He went to jail for 8 days. I cannot get my car back and I owe about $3000 on it.
Asked on July 24, 2011 Tennessee
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your situation. First, did you report the car being stolen? You should have without a doubt. If he took it without your permission - you are the owner and the only one who can give permission - then you need to do so. Can you sue him for the expenses? Yes you can try. He sounds like he may not have much to go after at this point in time but the judgement is good for many years. File it with the county clerk. garnish wages. Levy on a bank account. You just have to worry that he does not file for bankruptcy and list the judgement on his petition. Then you will be out of luck. Good luck to you.
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