Sudson Vs Letisha Case Study
Running head: SUDSON VS LETISHA
Sudson VS Letisha
John W Small
Argosy University
Abstract
“A contract is simply a legally binding agreement between parties to do or not do something.”(WebLocator, 2011) Many things in today’s society have terms, conditions, and disclaimers. If a person is entering into an agreement be it: new software, cell phone service, home security service, garbage pickup, a financial agreement; i.e. to purchase a house, a car, a boat, a new credit card, student loans, etc… all of these require a person to sign a contract, and all contracts have terms, conditions and disclaimers.
Sudson VS Letisha
Though the information that has been given to us is not complete, we do know that Letisha signed a five year contract …show more content…
Letisha would have had to either “file a complaint with the AG 's office. She could do so at http://www.dca.ca.gov/consumer/complaints.shtml. The AG will review her complaint for free and if they find anything unconscionable or illegal in the contract, they would resolve the issue in her favor.” (Lady Lawyer, 2009) Or she could have lodged a complaint with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) “Historically, over 70% of complaints filed through BBB are resolved. In some cases, BBB mediation or arbitration may be offered to assist in resolution.” (Council BBB, 2010) Today, she should file a complaint with the AG for resolution under the new law commencing with Section 17600 of Article 9 of Chapter 1 of Part 3 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code Automatic Purchase Renewals. And she could still file a complaint with the BBB, not required for resolution, but just to give other consumers information on the unethical general business contract practices of …show more content…
Complaint Form. Retrieved from https://odr.bbb.org/odrweb/public/getstarted.aspx
Cornell University (2005). UCC: Uniform Commercial Code. Retrieved from http://www.law.cornell.edu/ucc/2A/overview.html
Justia (ND). US Law. Retrieved from http://law.justia.com/cases/california/calapp3d/131/534.html
Kubasek, N.K., Brennan, B.A., & Browne, M.N. (2009). The Legal Environment of Business: A Critical Thinking Approach (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Learning Solutions
Lady Lawyer (2009). Consumer Protection Law. Retrieved from http://www.justanswer.com/consumer-protection-law/1u119-law-against-evergreen-clauses-service-contract.html
RunTam38 CA lawyer (2008). What is the law regarding an automatic lease. Retrieved from http://www.justanswer.com/business-law/1kfcr-california-law-regarding-automatic-lease.html
USLegal (2011). Automatic Renewal Clause Law & Legal Definition. Retrieved from http://definitions.uslegal.com/a/automatic-renewal-clause/
Weblocator (2011). Guide to California Law, Retrieved from http://www.weblocator.com/attorney/ca/law/c06.html
Yale Library (2011). Term; Renewal; Early Termination; Perpetual License. Retrieved from
Sudson VS Letisha
John W Small
Argosy University
Abstract
“A contract is simply a legally binding agreement between parties to do or not do something.”(WebLocator, 2011) Many things in today’s society have terms, conditions, and disclaimers. If a person is entering into an agreement be it: new software, cell phone service, home security service, garbage pickup, a financial agreement; i.e. to purchase a house, a car, a boat, a new credit card, student loans, etc… all of these require a person to sign a contract, and all contracts have terms, conditions and disclaimers.
Sudson VS Letisha
Though the information that has been given to us is not complete, we do know that Letisha signed a five year contract …show more content…
Letisha would have had to either “file a complaint with the AG 's office. She could do so at http://www.dca.ca.gov/consumer/complaints.shtml. The AG will review her complaint for free and if they find anything unconscionable or illegal in the contract, they would resolve the issue in her favor.” (Lady Lawyer, 2009) Or she could have lodged a complaint with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) “Historically, over 70% of complaints filed through BBB are resolved. In some cases, BBB mediation or arbitration may be offered to assist in resolution.” (Council BBB, 2010) Today, she should file a complaint with the AG for resolution under the new law commencing with Section 17600 of Article 9 of Chapter 1 of Part 3 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code Automatic Purchase Renewals. And she could still file a complaint with the BBB, not required for resolution, but just to give other consumers information on the unethical general business contract practices of …show more content…
Complaint Form. Retrieved from https://odr.bbb.org/odrweb/public/getstarted.aspx
Cornell University (2005). UCC: Uniform Commercial Code. Retrieved from http://www.law.cornell.edu/ucc/2A/overview.html
Justia (ND). US Law. Retrieved from http://law.justia.com/cases/california/calapp3d/131/534.html
Kubasek, N.K., Brennan, B.A., & Browne, M.N. (2009). The Legal Environment of Business: A Critical Thinking Approach (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Learning Solutions
Lady Lawyer (2009). Consumer Protection Law. Retrieved from http://www.justanswer.com/consumer-protection-law/1u119-law-against-evergreen-clauses-service-contract.html
RunTam38 CA lawyer (2008). What is the law regarding an automatic lease. Retrieved from http://www.justanswer.com/business-law/1kfcr-california-law-regarding-automatic-lease.html
USLegal (2011). Automatic Renewal Clause Law & Legal Definition. Retrieved from http://definitions.uslegal.com/a/automatic-renewal-clause/
Weblocator (2011). Guide to California Law, Retrieved from http://www.weblocator.com/attorney/ca/law/c06.html
Yale Library (2011). Term; Renewal; Early Termination; Perpetual License. Retrieved from