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Heupel Law | Kevin Heupel
Even though the dealer filed bankruptcy, the bank still holds a valid lien on the car. If you want to keep the car, then you need to pay the debt. Otherwise the bank is entitled to repossess the vehicle.
Answer Applies to: Colorado
Replied: 9/20/2011
Theodore N. Stapleton, PC | Theodore N. Stapleton
First file a claim in the dealer's bankruptcy case and object to the discharge due to fraud.
Answer Applies to: Georgia
Replied: 9/20/2011
Bankruptcy Law office of Bill Rubendall | William M. Rubendall
You are obligated to the lender to pay off your car. They retain a security interest in the vehicle until it is paid for.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 9/20/2011
Charles Schneider, P.C. | Charles J. Schneider
You owe the money. The fact you contracted with someone else to pay the debt does not change that fact as they were not part of your deal with the dealer.
Answer Applies to: Michigan
Replied: 9/20/2011
Ashman Law Office | Glen Edward Ashman
You are probably out of luck. See a lawyer.
Answer Applies to: Georgia
Replied: 9/20/2011
Ross Smith, Attorney at Law | Charles Ross Smith III
You are going to need an attorney to file a claim against the dealer in Bankruptcy Court. You can probably use a bankruptcy local attorney, even if the court is far away. Do not wait. There is a claims bar date on the notice you received from the court. Good luck.
Answer Applies to: Ohio
Replied: 9/20/2011
Law Office of Harry L Styron | Harry L Styron
Get a copy of the bankruptcy Petition the dealer filed (a) to see if it is a Chapter 11 or a Chapter 7 (b) to see if you are listed as a creditor. The Petition and all supporting schedules may be obtained from the bankruptcy court clerk's office where it was filed, and also from a federal on line service called PACER (but you have to go through some hoops to be able to use PACER.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 9/19/2011
D T Pham Associates, PLLC | Duncan T Pham
File a proof of claim against dealer in bankruptcy court.
Answer Applies to: Texas
Replied: 9/19/2011
Law Office of Michael Johnson | Michael Johnson
You may need to consult with an attorney to file a claim in the dealer's bankruptcy as that would be fraud.
Answer Applies to: Florida
Replied: 9/19/2011
Janet A. Lawson Bankruptcy Attorney | Janet Lawson
When was that bankruptcy? You had a period of time to file a compliant for non-dischargeability. Where you given formal notice of the bankruptcy? If so, you have probably blown the time frames, if not see a lawyer. It was also a crime to not pay off your car. See the District Attorney where you live and file a complaint.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 9/19/2011
Law Office of John C. Farrell, Jr. | John C. Farrell, Jr.
The money is owed to the bank so you will need to get in touch with the bankruptcy attorney for the dealer and get him to give you documentation to get these guys off your back. The bankruptcy proceeding should notify all debtors involved.
Answer Applies to: Massachusetts
Replied: 9/19/2011
