Legal Question in Personal Injury in Texas

automobile purchase

we purchased an auto with a contract stating that the price was 18500. we had the auto for a month when the dealership called and informed us that there had been somr error and to bring in the papers we had previously sighned to correct it. but a month had passed and the day the papers had to be sighned i went into labor so the dealership came to the hospital and my husband quickly sighned them. at first we had no knowledge that the price had changed until we got a letter from the bank telling us that our application had been denied. i called the dealership and the guy said that the bank was screwed because they had already taken several payments, so i asked him why the price had gone up he said that was what hte bank had approved. the bank stated that the dealership had overpriced and misrepresented the price and to consult a attorney but to call the dealership first. i did and the guy said the salesman had been fired for similar situation but it was to late for us. because they had sold our trade in and hung up.


Asked on 7/14/07, 5:19 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Donald McLeaish McLeaish&Associates;, P.C.

Re: automobile purchase

If this is a reputable dealer for any big auto company, you have a right to the original price...and a proper demand by a competent attorney for deceptive trade practices shoould get that changed..and assuming the facts are as you represent..if they do not correct the error..you may be entitled to treble damages, costs and attorney fees...so see a good lawyer..who may ask for a retainer of some kind..

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Answered on 7/14/07, 5:28 pm
Jeffrey Brashear The Brashear Law Firm, PLLC

Re: automobile purchase

As stated previously and based on what you have stated here, there is a possibility of a deceptive trade practices claim. You should consult a local attorney to assit you with this legal issue, as the auto dealer will have attorneys on thier side. Additionally, this could potentially result in treble damages based on other facts. If my firm can assist you with this or any other legal problems, please contact my office manager Mr. Ed Smith ([email protected]).

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Answered on 7/17/07, 12:19 pm


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