Another legal question for those inclined

[Sean of the Thread]

Basically I got robbed.

I sold my boat 2 1/2 years ago and have never been paid. I can't find him or the boat. I still have the title and registration etc and a bill of sale.

If I find it can I just wtf go up and tow it away?

*Oh I've never received a cent since the first down payment from this fucker either.

[Solkern]

why did you wait two years + ?

[Soulpieced]

If you still have the title, it's your boat. Now, I don't know how you could (safely) get it back, but I don't think the other person will have recourse should you demand it returned and take it via legal means.

[Drew]

I'd be concerned about laches, which basically is an assertion that you slept on your rights. For instance if he sold the boat already or has improved/repaired it he might be able to claim that, especially if he has some excuse to show that he attempted to pay for it, or he thought it was paid for.

[Sean of the Thread]

Even if he never followed thru with the payments?

I haven't slept on my rights I've actively tried to be in contact with this fucker and the one time I did run into him he was talking about buying another boat from someone... he didn't know I was standing behind him.

Fuck

[Gan]

http://forum.gsplayers.com/showthread.php?t=32930

:puzzled:

[Sean of the Thread]

On the money Chris. I still don't know how to pursue this as I can't find him or the fucking boat.

[LOL BRIELUS]

What state? Go to a nearby law school, or bar association and they should have a library. Look up statute of limitations (for contracts), and come back to us. If its passed, you're SOL

[Sean of the Thread]

LOL BRIELUS it's been about two and half years. I doubt any statute of limitations has passed.

But you're right I need to look it up.


lol brielus

[LOL BRIELUS]

also, try finding him with www.zabasearch.com, or just googling him. You know where he works? It might help to call up the boat registration agency, see if the boat has been registered under his name, address, etc.

[Stanley Burrell]

I can't believe you sold your boat. For some reason, that seems like something you'd never part with.

[Sean of the Thread]

I sold both boats and a Jeep.

And most of my guns. (not all bitch)

Anything else you want to add?

[Sean of the Thread]

also, try finding him with www.zabasearch.com, or just googling him. You know where he works? It might help to call up the boat registration agency, see if the boat has been registered under his name, address, etc.

I've checked for the registration it hasn't been touched. The boat is just sitting somewhere hiding.

He's a private plumber so obviously his work changes day to day and he has moved and his wife changed jobs since.


My question is as was previously suggested... if I find it can I just pull up and hitch it and get the fuck out legally?

[Stanley Burrell]

I sold both boats and a Jeep.

And most of my guns. (not all bitch)

Anything else you want to add?

Did you buy another fucking water vessel for fuck's sake?

Boating is the best goddamn excuse for getting buzzed. Ever. It's not even an excuse. Out at sea, human being, alcohol. Finito.

[Gelston]

He is running drugs in the gulf with it. When one day the boat is caught, YOU ARE FUCKED.

[Stanley Burrell]

He is running drugs in the gulf with it. When one day the boat is caught, YOU ARE FUCKED.

This would be a badass movie concept.

A man. An Internet-gaming community. A somewhat sold boat.

Now he's short 18 Natties and feeling tall enough to bust out the remaining ammunition to claim back his watery love.

[LOL BRIELUS]

i dont recommend finding the boat and hitching it. Probably best to find him and then take to small claims court. It will take longer, but it is the safer route.

If you find the boat and just take it, he could call the cops, and depending who they believe, you could end up in the slam, then you'd have to buy a lawyer, etc etc...it could work, but small claims is the best place to go i think.

[diethx]

How could they believe the thief if Sean2 has the title and all that in his name?

[Bobmuhthol]

For the record, statute of limitations is generally no less than 2 years for oral contracts and no less than 4 years for written contracts. And you can't legally sell a boat without a written contract if it's over $5,000.

Hooray "Legal Environment of Business"!!

[Gan]

This boat?

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll102/learningtewfly/seanboat.jpg

[Mighty Nikkisaurus]

Looks like a for sale sign in front of the boat.

[Sean of the Thread]

Wrong boat Gan.

[Sean of the Thread]

How could they believe the thief if Sean2 has the title and all that in his name?

I have the title right in front of me. Maybe I should call a lawyer.

[Sean of the Thread]

two houses down Gan. I have to say thank you for you help in locating this fucker my leads were exhausted.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b236/Japgross/mine.jpg

[Tea & Strumpets]

You found it on Google maps?

[Sean of the Thread]

You found it on Google maps?

Yes with some help from a friend.

I was digging my contacts on the phone at the same time if it really matters. I came up with nothing. And I'm fairly networked.

He delivered.

[Sean of the Thread]

Okay I've talked top my two repo friends and they say I can't pull it from their yard WTF.

If it' on the street I can.

I'm calling the sheriff and gonna go from there unless someone has something insightful.

[Gan]

two houses down Gan. I have to say thank you for you help in locating this fucker my leads were exhausted.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b236/Japgross/mine.jpg

Outstanding.

I wasnt for sure since Google Maps was not pinpointing the address very closely. That and I stopped after isolating the first boat I saw that matched the description.

Either way, glad you're going to get it back. :)

[Enceladus]

Pack a gun or two, so we can watch the shootout on the news next week.