Legal Question in Consumer Law in Georgia

Deceptive trade

An antique dealer in Georgia sold me an armoire. Their advertisement clearly stated that ''All items are fully insured and the costs of insurance is factored into our shipping quotes.'' The armoire was delivered with substantial damages. I was instructed to obtain repair estimates, which I did. For the past 30 days I have done everything the shipping firm and the seller have instructed. Now that I have all the data they requested, I have been informed that there is no insurance policy to cover the damages, but the seller says he will refund my money. Is the seller in violation of the deceptive trade laws in the state of Georgia? What are the consequences faced by the seller if found to be in violation of the law?

Thanks,


Asked on 6/08/02, 10:06 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Eliseo Rico III The Law Office of Rico & Associates

Re: Deceptive trade

I can't tell you whether the seller is in violation of the law in Georgia as I am a licensed attorney in Texas, not Georgia. Having said that, I can tell you that in Texas this practice could very well amount to a violation of the Texas DTPA. Interestingly enough, if you don't mind me asking where did the transaction take place? Did you purchase the Armoire off the sales floor in Georgia?

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Answered on 6/10/02, 8:31 am


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