Sheridan Suzuki, Inc. v. Caruso Auto Sales
Supreme Court of New York
110 Misc.2d 823 (1981)
Relevant factsFree
After Bouton bought a motorcycle from Sheridan Suzuki (plaintiff) with a check that later bounced, he resold it to Caruso (defendant) before an original title certificate ever issued; Caruso confirmed the sale with Sheridan and paid Bouton, but no title certificate was ever transferred to Caruso, and Sheridan sued to recover the motorcycle.
IssueFree
Whether failure to comply with the provisions of New York's Uniform Vehicle Certificate of Title Act prevents the perfection of title to a motor vehicle even when the receiver would otherwise hold voidable title under the Uniform Commercial Code.