If my ex-girlfriend bought me a vehicle several months ago but now wants to take it back, what are my rights?
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If my ex-girlfriend bought me a vehicle several months ago but now wants to take it back, what are my rights?
Now that we are splitting up she is being bitter and is trying to get the jeep back. All the paperwork is in my name and the title (which I have on my posession) is in my name and I live in a different state now. Is this possiable?
Asked on August 6, 2015 under Business Law, Alabama
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
No, she can't take it back:
1) If the title, etc. is in your name, you, not she, is the owner. She has no right to your property.
2) A gift, once given, cannot be ungiven; the giver has no rights to the gift once it was been accepted by the recipient.
Based on what you write, the vehicle is yours.
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
No, she can't take it back:
1) If the title, etc. is in your name, you, not she, is the owner. She has no right to your property.
2) A gift, once given, cannot be ungiven; the giver has no rights to the gift once it was been accepted by the recipient.
Based on what you write, the vehicle is yours.
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