Legal Question in Product Liability in New Mexico

Hello,

I have recently sold my motorcycle to a person. I did not write his name or anything on the title and I have just signed in the sellers section. I did not even fill in the date of selling. Now i tried to reach that person to get my license plates back. He said he will return the plates and he did not show up. I am waiting for him and I am really worried because I dont have any bill of sale nor I know the name of the person. I just have my motor cycle registration certificate

I dont know what to do and I am really worried. Can you please help with any suggestions and what should I do so that I will not be in any trouble.

Thank you.


Asked on 4/22/11, 6:57 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Charles Aspinwall Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC

The danger is that he could continue to use plates registered to you until they expire. If caught by a traffic camera, for instance, the ticket would come to you and cause you substantial inconvenience and cost. Unless he returns the plates shortly, here's what to do: go to a state-operated MVD office (not the private ones) and request to see a supervisor. Tell him/her what you have told us, and make an official report. If you know the name and address of the buyer, be sure to tell them, along with any other information which would flag your registration. Follow the advice you are given. Also, make a police report detailing as much information as you can, and file with your local police and sheriff's department. They will probably not do anything, but you will then be on record as having tried to rectify the situation as best you could. Good luck.

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Answered on 4/23/11, 7:25 am


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