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I can't get the Title to a car I bought. What can I do?

12/12/2016

 
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Q: I paid for a car, and now I can't get the seller to sign the title and transfer ownership. What do I do?

There are a few causes of action available in this situation. The Texas Certificate of Title Act (found in the Texas Transportation Code) and the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (in the Business and Commerce Code) could provide statutory relief. If there is a lien on the vehicle the seller may be unable to transfer the title to you, and the seller was under a legal obligation to disclose to you the existence of this lien before you purchased the vehicle.

You can also file for breach of contract to rescind the contract and have your money returned or for the Court to order the seller to transfer ownership to you. Keep in mind the latter might not be possible. Depending on the facts, other common law causes of action may apply here such as fraud and misrepresentation, and treble damages might be available.
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