Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Texas

Fraud

I have a friend who went to a used cars lot and he payed a payment of 600 dollars of a car he had eyes on. The car sales man gave him a receipt and told him to come back. Well when he went back the man was not there anymore because he was in jail for commiting fraud with other buyers. My friend ended up going many times to the lot but they told him the man was the one responsible and had to pay him. I think this isn't fair and my friend doesn't seem to care anymore. What can be done in this kind of case?


Asked on 10/14/02, 6:19 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Larry Lee Larry Mason Lee

Re: Fraud

The receipt was from an agent or employee of the lot. The auto lot is responsible for the refund. Your friend should file (at a minimum) a claim for recission in small claims court.

Alternatively, you might locate a lawyer handling consumer problems in the area of Deceptive Trade Practices. This case clearly falls into such area of law. You may well be able to locate a lawyer to handle the matter on a contingent fee. Attorney's fees and costs are recoverable under the Act.

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Answered on 10/14/02, 7:34 pm


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