How do I go after someone for title jumping in Michigan and selling us a car under fraudulent conditions?

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How do I go after someone for title jumping in Michigan and selling us a car under fraudulent conditions?

Anonymous Nov 3, 2011 4 views 1 answers

We bought a used car from "the orignal owner" for $4100 and drove it home, Realized the coolant drained completely in about 10 miles-we were scammed. He claimed it was wifes car, but we contacted the person who's name was on title and they had sold it to him the day before for half as much. They are cooperating with us and sending us the bill of sale and a statement. We also have the copy of the fraudulent sales ad for the car. We contacted the seller and requested he take the car back and he claims he's done nothing wrong. He never titled car in his name or paid taxes, so has committed illegal title jumping. I can't find much on the law. Would like any info on how to pursue his crime, and also small claims court rights r/t the fraudulent sale. We are sure he has done this before.

James Evans · Answer 1 · 2026-06-15T10:35:53+00:00

You should contact the Attorney General's office, which may have enforcement authority under your State's consumer protection laws. Most States also have a "lemon law" provision that allows consumers to nullify automobile purchases under certain circumstances and within certain time frames. You should check your Attorney General's website, which will likely have information on such provisions. Finally, you can always sue the seller for intentional or negligent misrepresentation and recover the difference in valude between what you paid and either what the car is actually worth or the cost of repairs for the defects that were not disclosed to you.

How do I go after someone for title jumping in Michigan and selling us a car under fraudulent conditions?

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