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Consumer litigation and insurance defense
By Rice, Willy. E. Cognella. Second edition. c2011.
This case-book is divided into two parts. The first part discusses Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act consumer litigation. Part two discusses Texas Insurance Code consumer litigation.
KFT 1609 R53
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Consumer rights and remedies
Latest received: 2023-24 Supplements. By Cochran, Stephen G. Thomson West. Third edition. c2002.
Designed with both the consumer rights specialist and the occasional practitioner in mind, this important research tool covers consumer law in Texas and includes a discussion of the current legislation as well as the case law. It is divided into three sections, which cover consumer purchases, real property, and consumer credit. The appendices include information about topics such as DTPA, Magnuson-Moss warranty act, Texas insurance code, Texas Home Solicitation Sales Act, and Fair Credit Reporting Act.
KFT 209 T4 V.27-28
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DTPA forms and practice guide
By Bragg, David F. James Pub. [Rev. 2002 ed.]. c2002-2013.
This practice guide is dedicated to litigation brought under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. There is also an updated Desk Book to go along with this title.
Note: A newer edition of this title is available electronically.
KFT 1609 B7
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Know your rights! : Answers to Texans' everyday legal questions
By Alderman, Richard M. Lone Star Books. Ninth edition. 2018.
"Now in its ninth edition, this popular guide uses a simple Q&A format to help you understand and solve many common legal problems. In addition, you get sample forms and model letters, including a living will, a medical power of attorney, and durable power of attorney." - publisher's description
Note: This item is also available electronically.
KFT 387 A4
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The lawyer's guide to the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act
Latest received: Release 25 December 2023. By Alderman, Richard M. LEXIS Law Pub. Second edition. c1999-.
This thorough treatment of the laws surrounding the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act contains the most current research. Coverage includes proper party plaintiffs and defendants, breach of warranty, unconscionability, the insurance code, and interaction with other laws. This annually updated publication contains case law information and appendices containing historical version of the DTPA.
Note: This item is also available electronically.
KFT 1609 A43
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O'Connor's Texas causes of action pleadings
Latest received: 2024 Edition. By O'Connor, Michol. Jones McClure Pub. c2006-.
This title contains nearly 200 petitions and answers corresponding to each Causes of Action chapter, with updates to reflect recent legislation and case law.
KFT 1250 O26P
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O'Connor's Texas causes of action
Latest received: 2024 Edition. Jones McClure Pub. c2001-.
If you want to bring a successful lawsuit, you must plead specific elements to establish the legal basis of your claim. This book assists you in addressing the elements of common-law and statutory claims. This book's companion volume, O'Connor's Texas Causes of Action Pleadings, assists you in drafting pleadings that include the elements you must plead and prove in order to be successful in your claim.
KFT 1250 O26
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Texas consumer law : Cases and materials 2013-2014
By Alderman, Richard M. Grail & Tucker Legal Publishing, L.C. Fifteenth edition. [2013], ♭2013.
Written by one of the leading authors of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, this is a great resource for anyone who is researching or involved in consumer law litigation in Texas. It tackles many common issues -- e.g., DTPA violations as well as exemptions and defenses, DTPA remedies, proper parties in DTPA suits, warranties, products liability, debt collection practices -- and provides hefty annotations to both statutes and relevant case law. This is a very detailed title that provides a great amount of value to anyone interested in consumer protection and DTPA litigation. A CD-ROM with supplemental information is also available.
KFT 1610 A4
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Texas consumer law handbook
Latest received: 2023-24 Edition. West Pub. Co. 1996-.
"The comprehensive Consumer Law Handbook gives you ready access to the text of every consumer-related statute, regulation, and administrative rule in force in Texas." - from the publisher
KFT 209 T4 V.28A
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Texas litigation guide
Latest received: Release 154, June 2024. M. Bender. 1977-.
This comprehensive set explains the law and procedure in a given area and then provides drafting guides to prepare the forms. The set is divided into 10 different units: Pretrial Practice, Trial Practice, Appellate Practice, Pleadings in Business Entity Litigation, Pleadings in Commercial Litigation, Pleadings in Real Estate Litigation, Pleadings in Personal Injury Litigation, Family Code Litigation, Probate Code Litigation, and Administrative Proceedings. Chapters are divided into four parts: legal background on a topic, a drafting guide, forms, and a research guide.
Note: This item is also available electronically, but electronic access is restricted to government employees only.
Table of contents: https://catalog.sll.texas.gov/cgi-bin/koha/opac-retrieve-file.pl?id=a324b58063bb962b664136755c016499
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» Federal/General Titles
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The ABCs of the UCC : Article 2A, Leases
By Boss, Amelia H. American Bar Association, Business Law Section. Third edition. [2013].
"This guide will give attorneys for lessors and lessees a concise, readable introduction to Article 2A and will assist practitioners and judges in interpreting these type of contracts." - From the publisher
KF 946 B67
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Consumer warranty law : Lemon law, Magnuson-Moss, UCC, manufactured home, and other warranty statutes
Latest received: 6th edition, 2021. By Carter, Carolyn L. National Consumer Law Center. Sixth edition. ♭2006-.
"New car lemon laws, other new car warranty rights; Used car warranties and lemon laws, FTC Used Car Rule; Automobile repair; Manufactured home warranty laws; New house and condominium warranties; Home improvements; Service contracts and extended warranties; Warranty rights of consumers who lease vehicles. Advantages to using the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act; 14 ways to defeat warranty disclaimers; Avoiding contractual limitation on remedies, privity requirements; Revoking acceptance, withholding payment." - from the publisher
Note: This item is also available electronically.
Table of contents: https://library.nclc.org/book/consumer-warranty-law
KF 919 C6 S42
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The law of buying and selling
By Jasper, Margaret C. Oceana Publications. Second edition. 2002.
"The Law of Buying and Selling, Second Edition discusses the law of consumer transactions. The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) covers most every aspect of buying and selling, and is supported by both state and federal statutes and the common law principles of contract and tort. This Almanac sets forth a general discussion concerning the buying and selling of goods and services, basic contractual concepts, governing provisions of the UCC, and the rights and responsibilities between the buyer and seller/creditor in consumer transactions and finance. Additionally, discussion of the law applicable to deceptive acts and practices in transactions is covered. Readers will be provided with an examination of relevant portions of the UCC. Useful appendices and glossary are included." - from the publisher
KF 915 Z9 J37
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What if the product doesn't work : Warranties and guarantees
By Jasper, Margaret C. Oceana Publications. 2003.
"What if the Product Doesn't Work: Warranties and Guarantees includes a discussion of: - The law of warranties and guarantees, and the consumer's right to enforce them - The remedies a consumer may have if there was no written warranty for the product purchased - Those sections of the Uniform Commercial Code that apply to both written and implied warranties, as well as the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, which deals with the conditions contained in a written or express warranty This Almanac further provides the consumer with information concerning the major federal agencies entrusted with overseeing important consumer-related concerns such as product warranties and safety concerns." - from the publisher
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