Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Georgia

Being sued for money allegedly invested in my car by a second party

I bought a car for my daughter when she graduated high school last year. The car, insurance, and tag were all in my name. The car was purchased with a loan taken out by my wife at her credit union for 3500.00 and 1500.00 withdrawn from a personal savings account. I had a verbal agreement with my daughter that she would make the loan payments. Her mother (my ex) was made aware of this as well. My daughter made the first two payments and then stopped telling me she could not afford to continue. Because I could not afford the payments myself I had to take the car back and sell it. Now, my ex-fil in suing me for money he claims he invested in the car while my daughter had it. I was not aware he had done so nor ever ok'd him doing so. Does he have a claim? I bought the car for 5000.00 and only rec'd 3500.00 out of my own sale. Thank you for any replies.


Asked on 3/08/07, 10:37 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Scott Riddle Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC

Re: Being sued for money allegedly invested in my car by a second party

He may or may not have a claim, but given that you have been sued, the only way to get a firm opinion and defend the case is to get a lawyer to review. Obviously, we do not even have the complaint. Alternatively, if it is Magistrate Court, you can tell your side to the Judge, who may or may not agree.

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Answered on 3/09/07, 9:49 am


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