Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

Re: Fraud

Generally speaking, if car payments are not made, the lender will repossess the car - with our without the owner's (or co-owner's) consent. One of many things to consider is that your husband's credit rating may be negatively affected.

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Re: Fraud

If your husband is a registered owner of the car, then he can take possession of it and drive it around. A repossession is not a very good idea because it will leave your husband liable for a deficiency which is usually over $10,000 after costs and attorney fees are tacked on. Unless your husband wants to file bankruptcy, looks like he is stuck with the payments. He could always sue you son for reimbursement.

Re: Fraud

You may attempt to sue for possession of the automobile as it was represented to you that your son would make the payments and he does not. Call me directly.