Walk It Through: The Salesman At The Door
Midnight of the third business day, a notice effective when postmarked, and actual damages with fees.
A salesperson comes to the house and sells an expensive water filter system, and the buyer signs at the kitchen table.
Two things a person in this spot might do. Picking one shows what the law says about it.
One sale at a kitchen table. Telephone sales in detail, the retailer's good faith defense, and injunctions are not worked through here.
A practice walkthrough, not a prediction of how any real one will go. Legal information, not legal advice.
Words this turns on
Terms with a legal meaning that is narrower than the everyday one. Each links to the definition and the authority behind it.
- Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices ActThe act that makes unfair methods of competition, unconscionable acts and unfair or deceptive acts in trade or commerce unlawful.
- Home solicitation saleA sale, lease or rental of consumer goods or services over $25 that the seller personally solicits and the buyer agrees to somewhere other than the seller's fixed place of business. The buyer may cancel until midnight of the third business day after signing.