What action do I take if my name was on a title but my signature was forged and my vehicle was traded in at dealership so that my spouse could purchase their own vehicle?
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What action do I take if my name was on a title but my signature was forged and my vehicle was traded in at dealership so that my spouse could purchase their own vehicle?
Asked on February 24, 2014 under Criminal Law, Illinois
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
You can sue your spouse and the dealership for fraud. Your damages (the amount of compensation you are seeking in your lawsuit) would be the value of your vehicle. The forged title is fraud in the execution.
Fraud is both civil and criminal. The civil case (lawsuit) is separate from the criminal case. In addition to criminal charges of fraud, there would also be criminal charges of forgery. Contact the district attorney's office regarding the criminal case.
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