[Solved] A sold his car to B, but the latter failed to register the car under his name. While B was driving the car, it met an accident resulting in injuries to C. Who may be liable?

Q.	A sold his car to B, but the latter failed to register the car under his name. While B was driving the car, it met an accident resulting in injuries to C. Who may be liable?
A.	C can hold A liable alone as he is the registered owner of the car;
B.	C can sue A and B as they are solidarily liable;
C.	C can sue B alone as the execution of the document of sale and delivery of the car conferred ownership upon him;
D.	C can sue B, but A can file a third party complaint against B for reimbursement if he is adjudged liable.
Answer» D. C can sue B, but A can file a third party complaint against B for reimbursement if he is adjudged liable.

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