What to do if I just recently traded a good running vehicle and $150 to a woman for a truck but after I got it I discovered that she’s not the legal owner?
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What to do if I just recently traded a good running vehicle and $150 to a woman for a truck but after I got it I discovered that she’s not the legal owner?
The woman said she had no title. She also began harrassing me with several phone calls complaining about the vehicle I traded to her, threatening to sue me and requesting that I provide her with another vehicle that is more to her liking. I asked her to simply give me the vehicle I traded to her plus the cash and I would give her the truck back explaining to her that I now know she is not the legal owner. she refuses but continues to harrass me. Can you tell me what are my legal rights? Is there anything I can do? Am I in any way liable here?
Asked on January 30, 2013 under Business Law, Washington
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You are not liable and she can be held liable for conversion or grand theft if indeed she is not the vehicle's owner and has no ties to this vehicle. You should report this to the police and immediately work with them to get your money and vehicle back. You may wind up having to sue or if the police can help in this matter with an investigation, they might be able to retrieve these items.
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