Legal Question in Consumer Law in Texas

I purchased a vehicle from a friend there was no paperwork on the purchase and no terms of purchase of when the lien had to be paid off. Now they are trying to repo it. What are my options?Also the title has already been put in my name and registered to me. What can I do now because we only had a verbal agreement.


Asked on 7/28/10, 12:15 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
TC Langford Langford Law Office

If you have a clear title to the car, in your name, they cannot repossess the car. They can sue you for the balance owed to them, and recover, only if they convince the judge and/or jury that you owe them money.

You may need to be proactive, and garage the car. Use a steering lock. And notify the police that this is a civil dispute, that they are trying to repo a car they have no right to, and confirm that if they do, you will report it stolen.

If they have a valid lien on the car, then they have lienholder's rights, and if properly done, can repo the car.

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Answered on 8/06/10, 11:23 am


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