Deposit check bounced - not buying car

[Mass_Shyster]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? MA

A college student was looking at a used car from a dealer. She wrote a check from the wrong account. Dealer said he would hold the check. She signed nothing except the check. In the meantime, she decided not to buy the car.

Dealer tried to cash the check, and it bounced. She called dealer and said she didn't want the car. Dealer says she owes him $500 for his 'costs'.

Can dealer file criminal charges for the bad check?

 

[Just Blue]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? MA

A college student was looking at a used car from a dealer. She wrote a check from the wrong account. Dealer said he would hold the check. She signed nothing except the check. In the meantime, she decided not to buy the car.

Dealer tried to cash the check, and it bounced. She called dealer and said she didn't want the car. Dealer says she owes him $500 for his 'costs'.

Can dealer file criminal charges for the bad check?

No. Dealer can file a Criminal COMPLAINT. The DA will decide if charges are warranted.

 

[Mass_Shyster]

No. Dealer can file a Criminal COMPLAINT. The DA will decide if charges are warranted.

That's what I meant. I looked at your response and thought "Did I mis-spell complaint too?".

 

[Just Blue]

That's what I meant. I looked at your response and thought "Did I mis-spell complaint too?".

I know what you meant. I'm jus' funnin'!!

 

[Mass_Shyster]

I know what you meant. I'm jus' funnin'!!

Thanks for the quick response.

 

[Just Blue]

Thanks for the quick response.

You're Welcome!