[Lou Boffa]

I am not a lawyer, but I was talking about this to a friend and his advice was to take it to small claims court if you have the original add. Also, check the county records to see if the guy who sold it to you has any property. That way, if you get a judgement, he or his heirs will evntually have to settle the judgement in order to transfer the property. Hiring an attorney would eat up any settlement you might get. Small claims cost little and in most states you can take issues up to $10K. Try to figure out what you are out and be able to prove it to the small claims judge. Might take a little homework, but sounds like a way to get some justice and satisfaction.