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Problems with Computer school not keeping to terms of contract and verbal promis

I bought a club card at a comp school in CT in 2001.It allowed me to take any courses they offered,but contract specifically listed three of these courses.Books and exams for these 3 courses were prepaid.Did not receive all books that I paid for.Took no exams.When meeting with school rep, I advised I came from out of state,and could only attend school on Sat and Sun.I expressed concern that I would not be able to take all classes I wanted,and not get full use of the card due to the days I could attend.Salesperson promised extension of card because of this.Later,owner of school gave me the same verbal promise,as did other staff member.Both reiterated this promise to me on several occassions.After starting,they discontinued Sun classes, cut back on scheduled courses,changed curriculum, changed book lists, etc.My club card expired while waiting for them to offer courses that were promised I could get on weekends.Card expired in March/April '03,and they are now refusing an extension,won't call me back,and outright refused to refund my money for books not received and exams not taken.I have sent a notarized letter detailing this SEVERAL times to owner of company, and no resolution. What can I do?


Asked on 7/23/03, 11:05 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Nance Lyons Law Office of Nance Lyons

Re: Problems with Computer school not keeping to terms of contract and verbal pr

You will have to check with CT lawyer

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Answered on 7/23/03, 12:13 pm
Linda Subbloie Linda A. Subbloie, Esq.

Re: Problems with Computer school not keeping to terms of contract and verbal pr

You could sue the school for breach of contract and possibly unfair trade practices. However, whether this is economical would depend on the amount of money you lost based upon their breach. One problem with your case is that you did not get the promise to extend the card in writing. Although you could sue based upon an oral contract, your case isn't as good as it would have been if you got that promise in writing.

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Answered on 7/23/03, 12:44 pm


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