Walk It Through: The Salesman At The Door
Midnight of the third business day, a notice that counts when mailed, and a class E felony with intent to defraud.
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. Private suits under the Merchandising Practices Act and charitable solicitations 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.
- Unlawful practiceDeception, fraud, false promise, misrepresentation, an unfair practice, or omission of a material fact in selling or advertising merchandise.
- Home solicitation saleA sale the buyer may cancel until midnight of the third business day after signing, counting every day but Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays.