NCJ Number
48327
Date Published
1977
Length
216 pages
Annotation
THIS MANUAL, DESIGNED FOR THE INSTRUCTOR OF CONSUMER RIGHTS AND PROTECTION, HELPS ORGANIZE THE COURSE MATERIALS AND SUGGESTS PRIORITIES FOR THEIR TREATMENT FOR TWO, THREE-, AND FOUR-UNIT COURSES.
Abstract
INTENDED FOR COURSES AT ALL LEVELS, THE MANUAL STRESSES STUDENT DISCUSSION AND EXPOSURE TO STATUTORY ANALYSIS. THE MANUAL CONRTAINS QUESTIONS WHICH HAVE SPECIFIC ANSWERS AS WELL AS LESS ANSWERABLE QUESTIONS DESIGNED TO PROVOKE THE STUDENT'S THINKING. THE DETAILED CASE DESCRIPTIONS ARE INTENDED TO EASE THE TEACHER'S BURDEN OF CLASS PREPARATION. THE MANUAL IS DIVIDED INTO FOUR CHAPTERS: COMMON LAW REMEDIES AND BEYOND, FEDERAL AND STATE INTERVENTION, CONSUMER CREDIT REGULATION, AND CLASS ACTION REMEDY. IT ADDRESSES SUCH ISSUES AS FRAUD, WARRANTIES, THIRD-PARTY LIABILITIES, DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES, ADVERTISING, AND USURY IN DETAIL. FOR COMPANION TEXTBOOK AND STATUTORY SUPPLEMENT, SEE NCJ 48326 AND 48328 RESPECTIVELY. (RBS)