Legal Question in Civil Litigation in New York

A mechanic put a lien on my car fir excessive storage fees even though he did not finish the work its a lease car and the lease company has taken him to court to realease the car. He is now in contempt of court. While he has the car do I still need to make car payments?


Asked on 2/17/14, 12:31 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
SHAHRIAR KASHANIAN LAW OFFICES OF SHAHRIAR KASHANIAN, ESQ.,

Document everything. Send the mechanic a certified mail letter indicating your reservation in paying him; that you will incur additional charges in lease payment and a rental car for which you will sue him unless he discharges the car. Otherwise, you can pay him now on credit card and stop payments for fraud or you can pay him and sue him in court for the difference.

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Answered on 2/17/14, 12:42 pm
Kevin Connolly Kevin J. Connolly

Yes, you do need to make the car payments. The bank is not at fault for the mechanic's misconduct.

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Answered on 2/18/14, 5:21 am


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