- 5 - Tilo’s European Autohaus, that Defendant would transfer title to the Vehicle to Plaintiff. At the time Defendant made this agreement with Plaintiff, Defendant intended [sic] keep the title to the Vehicle in the name of Defendant and not transfer title to the Vehicle to Plaintiff as was required per the terms of the agreement between Plaintiff and Defendant. Defendant has previously represented to Plaintiff that Plaintiff is the owner of the Vehicle, yet Defendant continues to refuse to execute any necessary documents to transfer title to the Vehicle to Plaintiff. Defendant never intended to transfer the Vehicle to Plaintiff per Defendant’s earlier representations, instead Defendant has subsequently represented that Defendant always intended to demand the return of the Plaintiff’s Vehicle upon payment in full of the liability for the Vehicle. * * * * * * * As a result of Defendant’s fraudulent statements and acts and failure to transfer title per the agreement, plaintiff has suffered damages in the form of monies expended for the purchase, maintenance, and repair of the Vehicle which Defendant refuses to transfer to the Plaintiff. Third Cause of Action - Conversion * * * * * * * On June 30, 1998, Defendant wrongfully took possession of said Vehicle and numerous items of Plaintiff’s personal property contained inside said Vehicle, against Plaintiff’s wishes and despite Plaintiff’s objections. Defendant maintained exclusive possession and control of said vehicle and items of personal property, and refused to return same to Plaintiff until July 11, 1999. * * * * * * * Defendant’s actions have caused Plaintiff to suffer damages, including lost work time, transportation costs, and other damages as a result of Defendant’s deprivation of Plaintiff’s ownership interest in said vehicle. Additionally, pursuant to California Civil Code Section 3336 Plaintiff is presumptively entitled to damages for the value of the converted property in the amount of $40,000.Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Next
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