Legal articles focusing on Consumer Law |
| Collecting On Small Claims Judgments |
| So you've won a small claims judgment. Learn how to collect here. |
| Buying A Used Car Privately |
| Buying a used car from a private seller can be an unnerving experience. But there's a lot you can do to make sure you're getting a good deal. Prepare Yourself Do your research ahead of time and know what make, model and year of car you're after. You can also find out what you should expect to pay fo |
| Cosigning A Loan |
| If you're asked to cosign loan, give careful thought and consideration to the worst-case scenarios. The cosigner of a loan is responsible for a loan's repayment if the borrower defaults on the payments. You could be forced to pay off the loan or your credit history could be damaged. |
| Contesting Contracts |
| Contracts are not indestructible, period. Some, however, are more enforceable than others. Before you sign anything, find out which ones won't stand up in court. |
| Finding Legal Help for Consumer Issues |
| It's sometimes difficult to find a lawyer who will represent a single consumer in a legal dispute, often because there's not enough money involved to make it cost-efficient to hire someone. However, if you have a consumer complaint that you haven't been able to resolve, it would still be a good idea |