Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act Breach Of Warranty In Utah
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Examples of deceptive trade practices in this area include making false statements, omitting important details, and advertising unavailable goods or services. While many companies exaggerate the benefits of their products, it is unlawful to completely fabricate information.
Exemptions to The Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (the “DTPA”) Attorneys (or other similar professionals), Real Estate brokers & Realtors are oftentimes exempt from DTPA claims. This exemption, however, will not apply in cases of fraud or misrepresentation.
Sec. 17.46. DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES UNLAWFUL. (a) False, misleading, or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce are hereby declared unlawful and are subject to action by the consumer protection division under Sections 17.47, 17.58, 17.60, and 17.61 of this code.
Section 13-11a-3 prohibits any person from advertising goods or services without the intention to sell them as advertised and such acts or practices are held unlawful. Any person or the state can maintain an action against any violator of the provisions of this Chapter to recover actual damages under Section 13-11a-4.
At its core, the Utah Unfair Competition Act is essential in protecting businesses from unfair or illegal competition. This law prohibits several types of agreements, including those that restrain trade and those that unlawfully interfere with a person's business interests.
An actor commits theft by deception if the actor obtains or exercises control over property of another person: (i) by deception; and. (ii) with a purpose to deprive the other person of property.
The Texas Public Information Act applies to all governmental bodies, including all boards, commissions and committees created by the executive or legislative branch. It also may apply to a body that is supported by public funds or that spends public funds.
There are four primary categories of prohibited trade practices under the DTPA, which are: 1) breach of express or implied warranties; 2) violations of Chapter 541 of the Texas Insurance Code; 3) an unconscionable action or course of action; and 4) conduct by the Defendant relied on to the consumer's detriment which ...
