Consumer Law
: All ConsumingDon't be tricked by car warranty notices
The official-looking postcard in your mailbox warns that your car?s warranty is about to expire and urges you to call a toll-free number to ensure you?re covered. But think twice before you dial. These mailers are actually advertisements aimed at pressuring you into buying an expensive service contract ...
Full post as published by All Consuming on January 02, 2008 (boomark / email).

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How can i sue for a straw purchase?
Anyone can co-sign. A straw purchase would be if you has someone buy the car for...
Must I refinance my house aftering taking full ownership after a divorce via a quit claim?
When financing there are at least two documents...the mortgage and the note. The...
My house has bee sold at a sheriff sale the proceeds of the sale covered the first mortgage. Am i still required to pay the second mortgage?
You are indeed still responsible for the home loan that was not paid through the...
Who is responsible for mortgage payment on a survivorship deed?
I think it depends on the law of the state in which the real estate is located....
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What was the defect? Rust? A hole? Bad converter? Broken hangers? If it was rust...







