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How do I get my car back, my friend isn't paying me for the car he bought from me nor is he returning the car.
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Answered on January 06, 2017
It sounds like you and the "friend" had a binding oral contract. Just because an agreement isn't written down, doesn't make it any less of a valid...
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Is the responsibility mine or who I bought it from?
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Answered on January 06, 2017
It depends. Comparative liability could apply if argued that you should have exercised due diligence in discovering the car's history (through a...
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How do I go about suing T-Mobile?
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Answered on January 06, 2017
Short answer: hire a consumer protection attorney. This looks like a case suitable for the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, which allows...
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What are the options if Dealer sell car without telling about hail damage
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Answered on January 06, 2017
Short answer: yes, you can ask, but he'll probably say no, and at most attempt to repair the remaining hail damage (which isn't an easy thing to...
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Can a shop charge you for parts and not put it on your vehicle and record you buy the phone without your okay
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Answered on January 06, 2017
In Texas at least, as long as one party is privy to the recording, it's perfectly legal. In this case, the one privy party was the one making the...
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Can I sue eBay or eBay buyer?
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Answered on January 06, 2017
The short answer is YES. Anyone can sue anyone and for any reason...doesn't mean it's worth it or that you'll win. Think about this practically....
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How do I get a dealership to take back this car
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Answered on January 06, 2017
Only new car purchases fall under the Texas Lemon Law, but one can appeal to the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, my go to, for, potentially,...
Can I sue a used car dealer for false advertising, bait & switch and failure to disclose?
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Answered on January 06, 2017
Absolutely. Not only can you just sue the dealer, you can bring a cause of action under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, which allows for...
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Would DTPA apply to a misrepresentation after I purchased my vehicle and it required repairs?
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Answered on August 28, 2016
ABSOLUTELY! Your matter is quintessential DTPA! Under this consumer protection act, a judgment in your favor can lead to up to treble (3x) damages,...
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What allows a used car dealership to use deceptive sales practises that crosses over to fraud without any fear of repercussions?
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Answered on August 28, 2016
Answer: Sue under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. TDTPA is a powerful tool for consumers whose claims aren't very large, as it MANDATES...