BLAW 357 - Contemporaryconsumer Legalissues

Institution:

Widener University-Main Campus

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Description:

This course provides an intensive review of special topics in consumer protection law. The common law concerning fraud is reviewed at the outset, followed by a review of relevant legislation. The Federal Trade Commission Act is analyzed, and the Truth-in-Lending Act is studied. Other topics include a study of state lemon law acts, state provisions for small claims, and consumer protection statutes in real estate. Implied warranties of habitability and other implied warranties in real estate, such as warranties for environmental safety, are considered. The course requires field work. Students are required to do case studies of actual businesses, which must correspond to the consumer laws under consideration. Written reports of these studies are presented to the class. Prerequisites: none. 3 semester hours The term "prerequisite" in a chemistry course description meansthat any course(s) so listed must have been completed with a grade of at least D prior to the start of the course in question.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.widener.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 499-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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