who is the owner??

macymoo

My SIL has split up with her BF, he purchased her car on his credit card, but the log book is in her name, he now wants the car or it's value back since they split, what does she legally need to do?
I know he can prove purchase as its a credit card purchase, but is it classed as a gift?
Thanks in advance

bravobeastie

I think if i remember rightly from having number plates made up, the chap said that a log book is not proof of ownership.

If it can be proved he has paid for the car then i would say he is right in saying he can ask for it back

Burlesque_Babe

The logbook is not proof of ownership, it just shows who is the registered keeper.

The owner is the person who has their name on the receipt from the dealer/seller.

macymoo

Thanks, I just found out he paid cash and theres no name on the receipt so I guess it's hers technically??

mrcow

Why doesn't she just give him the car back if he is paying for it?

Burlesque_Babe

it would probably have to go to court although if he has the receipt then I'd say it would go in his favour.

misty

Did he buy it for her as a gift? for example her birthday or just even as a gift. If he did, then I wouldn't give it back - anymore than I would a box of chocolates. If he bought it for her because she couldn't afford it one go and it was bought with a view to her making repayments to him to pay off the money then I think she needs to continue to do so - whether or not there is any proof he gave her the money or not.

If he has no proof then he will have to wait for her to pay in installments - if he does have proof then he could take her to court - whereby she could still offer to pay in installments but they may be higher.

Personally I feel it is the intention when it was bought that is important whether it was meant as a gift and he is hurt and wants it back or if it was always meant as a loan and your sister is trying to get out of what she owes knowing there is no proof. How long ago was it bought?