| The Fair Credit Reporting Act - Consumer Rights |
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| The Fair Credit Reporting Act is a federal law that grants certain rights to consumers. A consumer has the right to know what is in his credit report. More... |
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| Legal Research - Case law |
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| The role of the courts in the judicial system is to interpret the law. The phrase "case law" refers to decisions rendered by courts in lawsuits. More... |
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| Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act - Remedies |
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| The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act permits written warranties that require consumers to participate in informal dispute resolution mechanisms before filing a lawsuit to enforce warranty rights. If a consumer's warranty contains such a provision, the consumer must participate in the mechanism.More... |
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| Express Warranties |
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| An express warranty is an assurance by a seller or manufacturer that a product will work in a certain way for a certain period of time.More... |
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| Consumer Product Safety Act - Penalties |
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| A person or organization that violates the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) may be liable for a civil penalty of up to $ 5,000 for each violation. A court may seize and condemn noncomplying products.
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