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The burden of proof as to who owns a vehicle DOES NOT lie with you

Observer Ltd vs. Gordon [1983]

Bailiffs quote this case because it is a ruling that if a bailiff has a reasonable belief, or prima facie the goods are those of the debtor.

This rule does not apply to motor vehicles because the Local Government Ombudsman on 10 July 2012 in a report into complaint no 11 007 684 against Blaby District Council, in paragraph 8 of the introduction said it "considers it reasonable for the BAILIFF to check ownership with the DVLA"

You can claim damages under the Torts (Interference with Goods) Act 1977 which creates a liability for redress (Section 5) and interim relief (Section 4) from the authority that gave permission to the bailiff company to take your vehicle in respect of an unpaid debt without complying with statutory enforcement regulations.

There is no such thing as "betterment" in civil recovery because it applies to home insurance policies and applies to property or land.

Make an Third party Claim.

 

There is lots more case law on bailiffs and the seizure of goods.

 

If the bailiff persists. The owner can make a sworn statement they own the vehicle.

 

 

Paragraph 10 of Schedule 12 of the Tribunals Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 will do the rest.