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I bought a vintage car from a guy in Alabama. It requires a notarized bill of sale and registration documentation to title in Tennessee where I live. He only provided a non-notarized Bill of Sale and registration turns out to be in his brother's name. He will not respond to my calls/letters. Can I sue him in Alabama court for Fraud?
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Good evening. A buyer in your position does have recourse. If a seller is not willing to remedy the situation by refunding thebuyer's money, the buyer can file a claim not only as a Breach of Contractcase, but also as a Deceptive Trade Practice action, which will entitle thebuyer not only to actual damages, but also an additional amount equal to 3times that as Punitive Damages. That typically provides plenty of incentive forthe seller to settle this on the buyer's demands rather than to face thepossibility of these punitive damages; but, if it does not, the buyer has theright to file the suit.
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Do I need to hire an attorney in Alabama or can I hire a local attorney in Tennessee to file the suit?
Unfortunately, you will need to engage an attorney in Alabama since he/she will need to be licensed in Alabama in case the case goes to trial. But, you can have an attorney in Tennessee send the demand letter...many times all that is necessary is the demand letter to get your money back.
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