Legal Question in Business Law in New Jersey

In new Jersey when some one (retail store) offers you some thing for free but says you have to but a certain amount in their store is that legal ?.


Asked on 5/06/16, 9:33 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Frank Natoli Natoli-Legal, LLC

Sure, why not? They can't mislead or lie in the advertising if that is what you are insinuating, but it is lawful to offer a free item upon the purchase of another or condition the amount spent like they do with cosmetics (e.g, "this gift bag set free with $50 or greater purchase).

Read more
Answered on 5/06/16, 10:15 am
Walter LeVine Walter D. LeVine, Esq.

I agree. This is no different than when a store offers buy 1 and get 1 free, or similar offer. Offering something free conditioned on other requirements is a regular and usual way many businesses conduct their business.

Read more
Answered on 5/06/16, 12:16 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Business Law questions and answers in New Jersey