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20 Φεβ 2016 · The term Statute of Frauds refers to a law that requires certain types of contracts be made in writing, and signed by the parties to the agreement. Such statutes, which vary by state, serve to protect the parties from fraudulent acts in respect to the contract.
18 Οκτ 2024 · “ Lemon laws ” are state and federal laws that protect consumers who purchase defective vehicles. A manufacturer may be held accountable for defects in a car or a car part, but auto dealers may deceive consumers regarding the condition or price of a car.
4 Οκτ 2023 · Laws prohibiting unfair, deceptive, or abusive business practices protect consumers in each state. Often known as “UDAP statutes,” these laws generally allow a consumer harmed by a violation to sue for compensation and potentially other forms of relief.
The Federal government oversees antitrust law and consumer protection through the Federal Trade Commission which inspects complaints of scams and fraud against businesses. States use a variety of agencies and statutes to enforce consumer protection, expanding on the Federal law in many areas.
Every state has a consumer protection law that prohibits deceptive practices, and many prohibit unfair or unconscionable practices as well. These statutes, commonly known as Unfair and Decep-tive Acts and Practices or UDAP statutes, provide bedrock protections for consumers.
1 Μαρ 2018 · This report evaluates the strength of each state’s UDAP statute, and documents how significant gaps or weaknesses in almost all states undermine the promise of UDAP protections for consumers. UDAP laws prohibit deceptive practices in consumer transactions and, in many states, also prohibit unfair or unconscionable practices.
This chapter addresses common law claims of fraudulent and negligent misrepresentation, focusing primarily on intentional misstatements or omissions. In addition to exploring the elements, it discusses strategies that plaintiffs and defendants can use to build their case and tell their story. 1.2.
