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I purchased a car for cash but have now found out the seller had not paid off the finance on the car. Where do I stand on ownership?
I purchased a car for cash but now a finance company have contacted me saying that the seller had not paid off the finance on the car. Where do I stand on ownership of the car?
You have purchased from a seller in possession. If you bought the car for value and were unaware of the finance company's interest, you have acquired good title and it is for the finance company to sue your seller.
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