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unicorn8062
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What is the name of your state? Kentucky
On April 6, 2004 I loaned my now ex-boyfriend $800.00. We signed an agreement that I would keep posession of his ATV until the debt was paid in full. I had given him 6 months to repay the loan. In May, I had my ex arrested for stealing a check of mine and forging my name. 4 weeks after he was released from jail his parents came to get the ATV stating that it was theirs. Now, I lived with this guy for 4 months and the whole time the ATV was at our house. His parents always talked about it being my ex's ATV. 2 weeks ago they went to the police trying to get it back and the police asked them if they had any proof that it belonged to them. They did not have anything that showed ownership to them. Now I have received a certified letter from the parents with a bill of sale stating that if I don't return the ATV within 10 days they will file criminal action against me. They knew of the loan agreement before it was ever signed and they had no problem then.
What are some suggestions for me? If I return the ATV I know I will not get my money. If I take him to small claims court and have a garnishment of his wages he will just move to another job, probably one that pays cash.
If they file criminal charges against me wouldn't they have to do the same against their son since he is the one who used the ATV for collateral in a loan. Please tell me what I can do about these con artists.
On April 6, 2004 I loaned my now ex-boyfriend $800.00. We signed an agreement that I would keep posession of his ATV until the debt was paid in full. I had given him 6 months to repay the loan. In May, I had my ex arrested for stealing a check of mine and forging my name. 4 weeks after he was released from jail his parents came to get the ATV stating that it was theirs. Now, I lived with this guy for 4 months and the whole time the ATV was at our house. His parents always talked about it being my ex's ATV. 2 weeks ago they went to the police trying to get it back and the police asked them if they had any proof that it belonged to them. They did not have anything that showed ownership to them. Now I have received a certified letter from the parents with a bill of sale stating that if I don't return the ATV within 10 days they will file criminal action against me. They knew of the loan agreement before it was ever signed and they had no problem then.
What are some suggestions for me? If I return the ATV I know I will not get my money. If I take him to small claims court and have a garnishment of his wages he will just move to another job, probably one that pays cash.
If they file criminal charges against me wouldn't they have to do the same against their son since he is the one who used the ATV for collateral in a loan. Please tell me what I can do about these con artists.