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Vehicle Repossession Legal Rights
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Verbal agreements can be legally binding but are hard to enforce without written documentation. Texas law generally requires written contracts for vehicle sales. If a demand for payment occurred before the due date, you might dispute the repossession. Without a valid retail installment agreement, the seller may have no legal right to seize the vehicle. Your case may involve wrongful repossession and deceptive trade practices. Consider consulting a local attorney for personalized advice.Full Conversation
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Hello! Could you please share your legal issue with me? I'll do my best to provide you with some helpful information.
* of * On */*/*, I paid $*,* as a down payment on a vehicle priced at $*,*.*. I agreed to pay the remaining $*,*.* in two payments of $*.*, based on the seller’s verbal assurance that they would work with me if necessary. They were aware I was unemployed and had sold my previous car to purchase a truck for starting a landscaping business. The only document referencing this agreement is a "We Owe" form, which appears to be both incorrect and contradictory. It does not seem to meet the definition of a retail installment contract. There is no other documentation mentioning the payment arrangement. I took the vehicle home on the date of sale and had it in my possession for 9 days.
It sounds like you have a complex situation. Here are some points to consider regarding verbal agreements and vehicle purchases in Texas:
- Verbal agreements can be legally binding but are often difficult to enforce without written documentation.
- A "We Owe" form may not constitute a retail installment contract unless it explicitly outlines payment terms.
- Texas law generally requires written contracts for vehicle sales.
Could you clarify what specific issue or resolution you're seeking?
- Verbal agreements can be legally binding but are often difficult to enforce without written documentation.
- A "We Owe" form may not constitute a retail installment contract unless it explicitly outlines payment terms.
- Texas law generally requires written contracts for vehicle sales.
Could you clarify what specific issue or resolution you're seeking?
* of * On */*/*, the seller came to my residence and demanded the vehicle key, threatening to charge an $* repossession/wrecker fee if I did not comply. I handed over the key, unaware that this action may have been illegal. At that time, the seller informed me that the remaining balance had to be paid in before I could get the key or vehicle back. Then, on */*/*, the seller returned with law enforcement, removed the vehicle from my driveway, and again demanded payment in full as a condition for its return. Even assuming the existence of a valid security interest or enforceable retail installment contract, this demand occurred prior to the second payment due date listed on the “We Owe” form—possibly giving me grounds to rescind the agreement and request a full refund.
It seems like a complicated situation, especially with the involvement of law enforcement. Here are some points to consider:
- Texas law generally requires written agreements for vehicle sales, so the "We Owe" form may not suffice.
- If the demand for payment occurred before the due date, you might have grounds to dispute the repossession under Texas law.
Would you like to be connected with local lawyers who can assist you with your case?
- Texas law generally requires written agreements for vehicle sales, so the "We Owe" form may not suffice.
- If the demand for payment occurred before the due date, you might have grounds to dispute the repossession under Texas law.
Would you like to be connected with local lawyers who can assist you with your case?
* of * I believe that without a valid retail installment agreement, the seller had no legal right to seize the vehicle, as our agreement would—at most—constitute an unsecured debt. No retail installment or loan contract was signed. Only the “We Owe” and buyer’s order reference the sale price and payment agreement. I fully intended to pay the remaining balance, but the seller’s seizure of the vehicle eliminated my ability to work, which directly impacted my ability to pay. Their actions prevented me from fulfilling my end of the agreement and may have voided any obligation to do so. The seller has now retained possession of the vehicle for over 30 days since the seizure, without providing any written notice or inventory of my personal property inside the truck. No paperwork of any kind has been issued after the sale.
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It seems like you have a potentially strong case, especially given the lack of a written installment agreement and the prepayment repossession. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? If so, I will need some information from you to proceed. Can you give me a bit more information about the issue?
It seems like you have a potentially strong case, especially given the lack of a written installment agreement and the prepayment repossession. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? If so, I will need some information from you to proceed. Can you give me a bit more information about the issue?
* of * The seller continues to use possession of the truck and my property to pressure me into paying what I believe is an unsecured debt. No legal notice, written demand, or lawful repossession documentation has been provided. The seller enlisted a disbarred attorney to "negotiate" the return of the vehicle—demanding not only the $*,*.* balance but an additional $*. I have formally requested either: (*) a full refund of my $*,* down payment and return of my personal property; or (*) delivery of the truck (with my property inside) to my residence, with the understanding that I will pay the originally agreed balance as an unsecured debt—provided the title and registration are properly transferred. Both options have been refused. The seller is still withholding the vehicle and continues to demand more money than originally agreed to, under terms that were never part of the sale.
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It seems like you have a strong case given the lack of a valid written agreement and the unlawful repossession of your vehicle. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? If so, I will need some information from you to proceed. What is your phone number?
It seems like you have a strong case given the lack of a valid written agreement and the unlawful repossession of your vehicle. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? If so, I will need some information from you to proceed. What is your phone number?
am i correct in my interpretation of this? if the seller asserts a retail sales agreement, he would be required to have mailed or delivered a copy of the contract under Texas Commerce Law?
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Yes, under Texas law, for a valid retail installment contract, the seller typically must provide the buyer with a written copy of the agreement. Since your case involves a lack of written documentation and a potential wrongful repossession, it appears you have a strong case.
Could you provide me with your name?
Yes, under Texas law, for a valid retail installment contract, the seller typically must provide the buyer with a written copy of the agreement. Since your case involves a lack of written documentation and a potential wrongful repossession, it appears you have a strong case.
Could you provide me with your name?
Sec.*.*.DELIVERY OF COPY OF CONTRACT
retail seller shall:
(* ) deliver to the retail buyer a copy of the
retail installment contract as accepted by the
retail seller; or
(*) mail to the retail buyer at the address
shown on the retail installment contract a copy
of the retail installment contract as accepted
by the retail sellerSec. *.*. BUYER'S RIGHT TO RESCIND
CONTRACT. Until the retail seller complies
with Section *.*, a retail buyer who has
not received delivery of the motor vehicle is
entitled to:
*
rescind the contract;
(*) receive a refund of all payments made
under or in contemplation of the contract;
and
(*) receive the return of all goods traded in
to the retail seller under or in contemplation
of the contract or, if those goods cannot be
returned, to receive the value of those goods.
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It seems you have a strong case due to the lack of a written agreement and the potential wrongful repossession under Texas law. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? If so, I will need some information from you to proceed. What is your phone number?
It seems you have a strong case due to the lack of a written agreement and the potential wrongful repossession under Texas law. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? If so, I will need some information from you to proceed. What is your phone number?
i believe my case goes beyond wrongful repossession, i think it has high potential for deceptive trade lawsuit
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Your case does seem to have significant potential, especially considering the issues of wrongful repossession and the lack of proper documentation under Texas law. Would you like to be connected with local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? If so, I will need some information from you to proceed. Can you provide your phone number?
Your case does seem to have significant potential, especially considering the issues of wrongful repossession and the lack of proper documentation under Texas law. Would you like to be connected with local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? If so, I will need some information from you to proceed. Can you provide your phone number?
I am seeking an attorney to pursue this claim on contigency.
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Your interpretation seems accurate under Texas Commerce Law, which requires a written retail installment contract to be provided to the buyer. Given the potential for a deceptive trade lawsuit and wrongful repossession, your case appears strong.
Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? If so, please provide the following information:
- What is your phone number?
Your interpretation seems accurate under Texas Commerce Law, which requires a written retail installment contract to be provided to the buyer. Given the potential for a deceptive trade lawsuit and wrongful repossession, your case appears strong.
Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? If so, please provide the following information:
- What is your phone number?
Where possible I would prefer to be contacted via email so that I'm able to provide the sales documents and a detailed timeline of events. Rwpjr84@gmail.com
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Your situation indeed appears to have strong potential for legal action given the issues of wrongful repossession and lack of proper documentation. Since you prefer email contact, I can proceed with connecting you to local lawyers. However, I still need to collect some essential information:
What is your phone number?
Your situation indeed appears to have strong potential for legal action given the issues of wrongful repossession and lack of proper documentation. Since you prefer email contact, I can proceed with connecting you to local lawyers. However, I still need to collect some essential information:
What is your phone number?
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