novembersea
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What is the name of your state? California
I bought a dirt bike for my son over 20 months ago. When I went to register it, they said I could not because there was no proof the lien was paid off. The bike is a 1995. I contacted the lady on the registration and she said "I sold it to someone before you." I replied to her and said, no you did not, and even if you did, you are the responsible party. Her name and lenders name on registration, dmv has no proof of release of liability either. The financial institution has been bought out, and I have contacted this lady numerous times through certified mail. Some she accepted, some she did not. Bottom line is she will not help with the notarized lien release needed from the bank. I now have to get the bike bonded, which is going to cost me over $100. I am a single mom and the bike is only worth $500. My QUESTION is if I send her a final threat and she doesn't respond, can I take her to small claims court for the bond recover fee as well as the $35 in certified mail fees, etc. The bike is registered in my name, but they will not title it, or renew it without the lien release, or the bond that is costly. Any suggestions before I mail her again? I think I have a case, but I have to ask.
I bought a dirt bike for my son over 20 months ago. When I went to register it, they said I could not because there was no proof the lien was paid off. The bike is a 1995. I contacted the lady on the registration and she said "I sold it to someone before you." I replied to her and said, no you did not, and even if you did, you are the responsible party. Her name and lenders name on registration, dmv has no proof of release of liability either. The financial institution has been bought out, and I have contacted this lady numerous times through certified mail. Some she accepted, some she did not. Bottom line is she will not help with the notarized lien release needed from the bank. I now have to get the bike bonded, which is going to cost me over $100. I am a single mom and the bike is only worth $500. My QUESTION is if I send her a final threat and she doesn't respond, can I take her to small claims court for the bond recover fee as well as the $35 in certified mail fees, etc. The bike is registered in my name, but they will not title it, or renew it without the lien release, or the bond that is costly. Any suggestions before I mail her again? I think I have a case, but I have to ask.