California Civil Code 1799.205 – (a) A seller who fails to comply with Section 1799.202 is liable …
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(a) A seller who fails to comply with Section 1799.202 is liable to the consumer for any actual damages suffered by the consumer as the result of that failure. The remedy provided by this subdivision is nonexclusive and is in addition to any other remedies or penalties available under other laws of this state.
(b) Failure to comply with Section 1799.202 does not create an independent basis for the rescission, but is admissible to establish a basis for the rescission of the contract otherwise authorized by law.
Terms Used In California Civil Code 1799.205
- Consumer: means a natural person who has entered into a consumer contract with a seller. See California Civil Code 1799.201
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Rescission: The cancellation of budget authority previously provided by Congress. The Impoundment Control Act of 1974 specifies that the President may propose to Congress that funds be rescinded. If both Houses have not approved a rescission proposal (by passing legislation) within 45 days of continuous session, any funds being withheld must be made available for obligation.
- Seller: means a person who has entered into a consumer contract with a consumer. See California Civil Code 1799.201
(Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 1129, Sec. 4.)