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Car involved in an accident. I sold it before I rec'd the title.

Asked almost 3 years ago - Birmingham, AL
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I bought a car and resold it before I received the title. The car was in an accident. I have a witnessed and signed bill of sale from the new owner, am I liable for the accident? The car sale is not registered at the courthouse as I still have not received the bill of sale.

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Answered almost 3 years ago. Criminal Defense Attorney in San Francisco, CA.
Yes, you owned it at the time of the accident even if you hadn't completed the formalities.
John M. Kaman
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