Legal Question in Consumer Law in Florida

Re: Forged Car Loan Agreement and Purchase Agreement

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My experience has shown that a reputable dealer does not forge instruments as they have way too much to lose. You need to speak with your spouse and see if he has some knowledge of the different terms. Perhaps he signed on your behalf.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

Re: Forged Car Loan Agreement and Purchase Agreement

It's been two years and you just found out! A forgered document is not valid, but proving it was forged might be a little difficult since it has taken you 2 years to discover that the terms are different than what you did sign for. You do not say what the difference is. If the difference is in the monthly payment, for instance, it will be hard for someone to believe that you just found out.

You should have the original documents. That would govern your gareement. The forgery later of documents would not let you get out of the originalk deal.

Re: Forged Car Loan Agreement and Purchase Agreement

The delay in finding out is a complicating factor but if you have original documents those terms would govern and you should see an attorney right away. If you would like to discuss with my office, please call.